Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna has been named a finalist for a 2024 Silver Slugger Award. Finalists were announced by MLB on Monday. Winners will be declared on November 12th. The Braves announced on Monday that they have exercised their $16 million option on Ozuna for 2025. They have declined options on Travis d’Arnaud…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES PITCHER CHRIS SALE WINS 2024 GOLD GLOVE AWARD
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale has been named a 2024 National League Gold Glove Award winner! The announcement was made on Sunday night by MLB. That marks the first Gold Glove of his career.… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS PICK UP SUNDAY VICTORY AT HOME OVER DALLAS COWBOYS
The Atlanta Falcons picked up a 27-21 win at home over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It was the second victory in a row for the NFC South-leading Falcons and the third straight loss for the Cowboys. The Falcons are now 6-3 for the 2024 regular season. They will return to…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH SUNDAY WIN IN NEW ORLEANS OVER PELICANS
The Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Pelicans by 126-111 in NBA action on Sunday night at New Orleans, LA. Jalen Johnson notched a team-high 29 points for the Hawks, who snapped a four-game losing skid. Trae Young had 23 points and 12 assists. Brandon Ingram led all players in scoring with 32 points for…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK 12!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the 12th and final week of play in the 2024 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM have coverage of Darlington football again this year. The Tigers will wrap up the regular season on the road tonight…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS LOSE WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING ON THE ROAD TO WASHINGTON WIZARDS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Washington Wizards by 133-120 in NBA action on Wednesday night in Washington DC. That was Atlanta’s third straight loss and second in a row to DC in three days. Trae Young scored a game-high 35 points and had 15 assists for the Hawks, who are now 2-3 on…… read more »
LA DODGERS ARE 2024 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the ’24 World Series champions! LA clinched the title with a 7-6 victory in New York over the Yankees in Game Five of the Fall Classic on Wednesday night. Freddie Freeman was named series MVP.… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER 12TH AND FINAL WEEK OF THE 2024 REGULAR SEASON
The 12th – and final – week of the 2024 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Friday night as the Tigers wrap up the regular season on the road versus the Bremen Blue Devils in a Region 6-A…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP MONDAY NIGHT OUTING AT HOME TO WASHINGTON WIZARDS, TEAMS TO MEET AGAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN DC
The Atlanta Hawks lost at home to the Washington Wizards by a final score of 121-119 in NBA action on Monday night at the State Farm Arena. It was the second straight loss for Atlanta and the first win of the 2024-2025 regular season for Washington. Jalen Johnson notched a game-high 29 points and had…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS TAKE NFC SOUTH SHOWDOWN VERSUS TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-26 on Sunday in an NFC South showdown at Raymond James Stadium down in Tampa, FL. The Falcons now lead that division with a record of 5-3 for the ’24 regular season. They will be back home at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta next Sunday to host the…… read more »