Category Archives: Local Sports

ROME EMPERORS INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO ‘DIG UP THE DIAMOND’ EVENT
Media release from the Rome Emperors:The Rome Emperors have announced a truly once in a lifetime opportunity with their "Dig up the Diamond" event to be held Tuesday, January 28th from 5:00pm to 7:00p...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025

COOSA HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL 7 HILLS COACHES CLINIC WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:Coosa High School proudly hosted the 5th Annual 7 Hills Coaches Clinic on Friday, an event that has grown exponentially since its inception. Led by CHS...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 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 versus Notre Dame. Tip off is scheduled fo...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025
GEORGIA TECH NETS ACC WIN AT HOME OVER VIRGINIA TECH
Georgia Tech snapped a four-game losing skid with a 71-64 victory at home over Virginia Tech in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Wednesday night in Atlanta.The Yellow Jackets...
Cripple Creek Jan 23, 2025
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO DETROIT PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks began a three-game homestand with a loss to the Detroit Pistons by a final score of 114-104 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. It was Atlanta’s second straight loss.Dyson ...
Cripple Creek Jan 23, 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 Heard County. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may liste...
Cripple Creek Jan 23, 2025
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN CHICAGO, IL OVER THE BULLS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a three-game road trip with a 110-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night in Chicago, IL.Keaton Wallace led all players in scoring with a career-high 27 points fo...
Cripple Creek Jan 15, 2025

ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: ANNUAL LEPRECHAUN-A-THON SET FOR MARCH 15TH
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation:The annual Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk, presented by Atrium Health Floyd for the third consecutive year, will transform downtown Rome into a...
Cripple Creek Jan 13, 2025
GEORGIA TECH DROPS ACC MATCH TO SYRACUSE IN NY
Georgia Tech lost to Syracuse by 62-55 in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in Syracuse, NY. It brought the Yellow Jackets’ most recent winning streak to a...
Cripple Creek Jan 07, 2025
TRAE YOUNG’S BUZZER-BEATER LIFTS ATLANTA HAWKS TO VICTORY IN UTAH OVER JAZZ
The Atlanta Hawks ended a three-game losing skid with a 124-121 win over the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday night.Trae Young had a three-point, half-court shot at the buzzer ...
Cripple Creek Jan 07, 2025



