The Atlanta Falcons fell to the New Orleans Saints 24-9 on Sunday afternoon down in New Orleans in a match among rivals of the NFC South. The Saints now lead the division with an 8-2 record, and the Falcons are bringing up the rear at 3-7. The Falcons will be back at Mercedes Benz Stadium…… read more »
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IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS – LAST TIME FOR THE 2020 REGULAR SEASON!
It’s time for Friday night lights as area high school football teams hit the field for the final week of the 2020 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM are your radio homes for Darlington football. The Tigers concluded their regular season last Friday night and are bound for the playoffs next weekend. In…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BOUND AFTER WIN OVER CHATTOOGA
The Model High School football team clinched a playoff berth with a win at home over Chattooga by a final score of 49-7 on Tuesday evening. The Blue Devils will conclude the regular season with a road match at Gordon Central this Saturday afternoon. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM are your radio homes for…… read more »
JOHNSON WINS PANDEMIC-DELAYED MASTERS GOLF TOURNEY
The 2020 Masters golf tournament is on the books! It wrapped up on Sunday at the Augusta National Golf Club. Dustin Johnson emerged as the winner of this year’s tourney; it marked his first-ever green jacket and his second career win at a major championship. He set a record for the lowest score in Masters…… read more »
IT’S TIME AGAIN FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!
It’s time for Friday night lights as area high school football teams hit the field for Week 11 of the 2020 regular season! Listen to WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM tonight for coverage of the Darlington Tigers as they conclude their regular season on the road against Walker. Kick off is slated for 7:30…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ FREDDIE FREEMAN NAMED THE NATIONAL LEAGUE’S MVP FOR 2020
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has been named the National League MVP for 2020. The announcement was made on Thursday night. He is the first Brave to win an MVP award since Chipper Jones in 1999.… read more »
COOSA HIGH SCHOOL’S LAST TWO FOOTBALL GAMES OF THE ’20 REGULAR SEASON CANCELLED; TUNE INTO WLAQ 1410 AM AND 96.9 FM FOR DARLINGTON FOOTBALL THIS FRIDAY
The Coosa High School football team’s final two games of the 2020 regular season have been cancelled due to members of the CHS football team being quarantined because of COVID-19 exposure, according to an announcement by the Floyd County Schools. The Eagles were scheduled to play at Fannin County this Friday night and at home…… read more »
FALCONS NAB FIRST WIN AT HOME FOR 2020
The Atlanta Falcons were victorious at home for the first time in 2020 with a 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. It marked the second straight victory for the Falcons, who are 3-1 under interim coach Raheem Morris; their overall record is 3-6. They are now…… read more »
GA NATIVE CHASE ELLIOTT PICKS UP HIS FIRST CAREER NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
Dawsonville, GA-born Chase Elliott picked up his first career NASCAR Cup Series championship with a win in the final race at Phoenix on Sunday. He is the second person in his family to clinch a Cup title; the first was his dad Bill back in 1988.… read more »
IT’S TIME AGAIN FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!
It’s time for Friday night lights as area high school football teams hit the field for week 10 of the 2020 regular season. Listen to WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM tonight for coverage of the Darlington Tigers as they host North Cobb Christian. Kick off is set for 7:30 pm at Chris Hunter Stadium;…… read more »