The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-22 on Sunday in an NFC South battle at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which snapped a brief two-game winning streak for the Falcons. Jameis Winston completed 18 of 28 passes for 313 yards; it marked his sixth straight 300-yard passing game. He had a pair of touchdown passes…… read more »
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HAWKS TO HOST T’WOLVES TONIGHT AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action this evening. Tip off is slated for 7:30 pm at State Farm Arena. The game will be televised on Fox Sports Southeast. Atlanta is currently 4-12 on the 2019-2020 regular season and aims to snap a six-game losing skid this evening.… read more »
BRAVES SIGN D’ARNAUD TO A TWO YEAR DEAL
The Atlanta Braves announced Sunday that catcher Travis d’Arnaud has been signed to a two-year deal worth $16 million. D’Arnaud played during the ’19 season with the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays.… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, PLAYOFF EDITION (ROUND TWO)
It is once again time for Friday night lights as area high school football teams take the field for the second round of the GHSA state playoffs! The Darlington Tigers will open postseason play this evening with a match at home versus Mt. Paran Christian. The Class A Private showdown is slated to get underway…… read more »
COACH TODD WHEELER ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION AS COOSA HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
Press Release Courtesy of Floyd County Schools: After seven seasons, Todd Wheeler has resigned as Coosa High School’s (CHS) Head Football Coach. Coach Wheeler submitted his letter of resignation to the school following the end of the 2019 season. Although he will no longer be leading CHS’s football team, Wheeler will continue in his roles…… read more »
HAWKS FALL TO BUCKS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks 135-127 at State Farm Arena on Wednesday evening. It marked the fourth straight loss for the Hawks and the fifth win a row for the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge for Milwaukee with 33 points as well as 11 rebounds. Eric Bledsoe had 28 points.…… read more »
GHC LADY CHARGERS FALL AT SOUTH GEORGIA TECH, GEORGIA BEATS GEORGIA TECH IN MEN’S HOOPS
Georgia Highlands College’s women’s basketball team fell to South Georgia Technical College 87-65 in a GCAA outing at Americus, GA on Wednesday evening. The Lady Chargers are now 3-3 overall and 1-1 in conference play. They will return to action at Lawson State Community College this Saturday afternoon at 3 pm. Georgia beat Georgia Tech…… read more »
HAWKS BACK AT STATE FARM ARENA TONIGHT
The Atlanta Hawks will be back on their home court at State Farm Arena this evening to host the Milwaukee Bucks. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm. The game will be televised on Fox Sports Southeast. Atlanta most recently wrapped up a five-game west coast swing that resulted in one win and four losses. …… read more »
ALABAMA REMAINS AT NO. 5 IN CFP RANKINGS; TUNE INTO THIS SATURDAY TO WLAQ FOR CRIMSON TIDE FOOTBALL
Alabama remained at No. 5 in this week’s College Football Playoff Rankings, which were released Tuesday evening. The Crimson Tide will return to action on Saturday in Tuscaloosa as hosts to Western Carolina. The non-conference game is scheduled to kick off at noon Eastern. It will be broadcast on WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM.…… read more »
AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS BOUND FOR THE SECOND ROUND OF GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS
A number of area high school football teams are bound for the second round of the GHSA state playoffs this Friday night. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM are your radio homes for Darlington football. This will mark the first week of postseason play for the Tigers, who will host Mt. Paran in Class A…… read more »