The 2020 edition of the Seven Hills Rotary Rome News-Tribune Christmas Tournament will take place this Wednesday through Saturday on the campus of Armuchee High School. Boys’ and girls’ basketball teams from nine local high schools will compete for a Gold Ball, including Armuchee, Cartersville, Chattooga, Coosa, Darlington, Model, Pepperell, Rome, and Woodland High Schools.…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION HAS MORE FREE BALLS TO HAND OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation continues its distribution of balls to local children at the holiday time. That’s good news for kids who were not able to make it to the drive-thru Playtime with Santa event held this past Saturday at Ridge Ferry Park, during which over 500 balls were doled out. Balls will be given…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS EDGED BY LA CHARGERS IN NFL ACTION
The Atlanta Falcons were edged by the Los Angeles Chargers 20-17 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday. LA’s kicker Michael Badgley made a 43-yard field goal as time expired to seal the win for his team. That marked the second straight loss for the Falcons, who fell to 4-9 on the season. They…… read more »
A HANDFUL OF AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS REMAIN IN THE HUNT FOR A STATE TITLE
A handful of high school football teams from around the region continue their quest for a state title in the 2020 GHSA playoffs. Here’s the schedule for this evening’s quarterfinal round: Class AAAAAA – Valdosta at Carrollton Class AAAAA – Cartersville at Ware County Coffee County at Calhoun Warner Robins at Blessed Trinity Class AAAA…… read more »
ROME BRAVES INVITED TO SERVE AS ATLANTA BRAVES’ MINOR LEAGUE AFFILIATE IN 2021
The Rome Braves will play ball again at State Mutual Stadium in 2021. The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that Rome is among four teams that have been invited to serve as minor league affiliates next season. Rome is set to move on up to High-A after serving since its inaugural season in 2003 as…… read more »
FREEMAN NAMED NL HANK AARON AWARD WINNER FOR 2020
The postseason awards keep rolling in for the Atlanta Braves’ first baseman Freddie Freeman. It was announced on Tuesday that Freeman was selected as Major League Baseball’s National League recipient of the ’20 Hank Aaron Award. This award, named in honor of the former Brave and Baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Aaron, recognizes offensive performance. Freeman already…… read more »
FALCONS FALL TO PLAYOFF-BOUND SAINTS IN ATLANTA
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the New Orleans Saints 21-16 in a match between rivals of the NFC South on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. That marked the ninth straight win for the Saints, who improved to 10-2 on the 2020 season and clinched a playoff berth. The Falcons fell to 4-8. They…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS – PLAYOFF EDITION!
It’s time for Friday night lights as area high school football teams hit the field for week two of the GHSA playoffs! WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM are your radio homes for Darlington football. The Tigers will hit the road tonight take on Prince Avenue Christian in round two of the Class A Private…… read more »
FALCONS CRUSH RAIDERS AT ‘THE BENZ’
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 43-6 at Mercedez-Benz Stadium on Sunday afternoon. It marked the biggest win in six years for the Falcons, who improved to 4-7 on the 2020 season. They will remain at home to face the New Orleans Saints in an NFC South bout next Sunday afternoon; kick off…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS – PLAYOFF EDITION!
It’s time for Friday night lights as area high school football teams hit the field for the first round of the GHSA state playoffs! WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM are your radio homes for Darlington football. The Tigers will hit the road to take on Mt. Pisgah Christian in the first round of the…… read more »