Category Archives: Local Sports

ROME EMPERORS ANNOUNCE 2025 COACHING STAFF
Media release from the Rome Emperors:The Rome Emperors, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, on Tuesday announced their 2025 coaching staff, which includes former Manager Angel Flores and longtime ...
Cripple Creek Feb 12, 2025
ATLANTA HAWKS EXTEND LATEST WINNING STREAK TO THREE STRAIGHT WITH VICTORY IN ORLANDO, FL OVER MAGIC
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic by 112-106 in NBA action on Monday night in Orlando, FL.Trae Young scored a team-high 19 points for the Hawks, who have won their last three straight games...
Cripple Creek Feb 10, 2025
TUNE INTO GT HOOPS ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Wednesday night as the Yellow Jackets play host to Stanford in ACC action. Tip off is set for 7 pm in Atlant...
Cripple Creek Feb 10, 2025
ATLANTA HAWKS EDGED AT HOME BY SAN ANTONIO SPURS
The Atlanta Hawks lost on their home court to the San Antonio Spurs by a final score of 126-125 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.Trae Young notched a game-high 32 points and had 12 assists for A...
Cripple Creek Feb 06, 2025

ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME’S 2025 INDUCTION CEREMONY AND BANQUET IS A MONTH AWAY
The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame’s ’25 induction ceremony and banquet is one month away. The event is slated for Thursday, March 6th at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. Doors wil...
Cripple Creek Feb 06, 2025
ATLANTA HAWKS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH WIN IN DETROIT OVER PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks snapped an eight-game losing skid with a 132-130 win in Detroit, MI over the Pistons in NBA action on Monday night.Trae Young scored a game-high 34 points for Atlanta, which improved...
Cripple Creek Feb 03, 2025
TUNE INTO GT HOOPS ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Tuesday night as the Yellow Jackets hit the road for an ACC match against Clemson. Tip off is slated for 9 p...
Cripple Creek Feb 02, 2025
READY FOR BASEBALL SEASON? IT WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!
As we prepare to flip the calendar to February in a couple of days, we are getting ever closer to baseball season.The Rome Emperors are scheduled to begin their 2025 season on the evening of Friday, A...
Cripple Creek Jan 29, 2025
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON AIR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Friday evening as Model hosts Pepperell. Tip off is set for 7 pm for the girls and 8:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen v...
Cripple Creek Jan 29, 2025
ATLANTA HAWKS’ LOSING STREAK EXTENDS TO FIVE STRAIGHT WITH LOSS AT MINNESOTA TO TIMBERWOLVES
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-92 in NBA action on Monday night in Minneapolis, MN. It marked Atlanta’s fifth straight loss.DeAndre Hunter led all players in s...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025



