Atlanta Braves fans will have to wait another day for the team’s 2024 regular season opener versus the Philadelphia Phillies, as it has been postponed due to rain in the forecast for Philadelphia, PA on Thursday. The game is now set for Friday. Spencer Strider will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Zack Wheeler…… read more »
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ATLANTA HAWKS EXTEND WINNING STREAK WITH VICTORY AT HOME OVER PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Portland Trail Blazers by 120-106 in NBA action on Wednesday evening at State Farm Arena. It resulted in a split of the two-game season series between the teams. Dejounte Murray scored a team-high 30 points for the Hawks, who have won their last three straight games. Dalano Banton had a…… read more »
UPDATE: ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP SPRING TRAINING, 2024 REGULAR SEASON OPENER DELAYED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
The Atlanta Braves wrapped up their Spring Training schedule for this year with a loss to the Minnesota Twins by a final score of 9-6 on Tuesday down in Fort Myers, FL. Jarred Kelenic hit a solo home run in the top of the third inning, while Orlando Arcia clubbed a two-run shot during Atlanta’s…… read more »
LADD MCCONKEY TO APPEAR AT ROME EMPERORS GAME
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): Two time National Champion and former Georgia Bulldog Ladd McConkey is set to appear at the Rome Emperors game on April 6th. McConkey, a Chatsworth, GA native, spent the last three seasons at the University of Georgia playing wide receiver under head coach Kirby Smart. In his time between…… read more »
ROME HIGH ESPORTS SQUAD EXPERIENCES FUN, COMPETITION
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): “Bro. You’ve got to start upping your game if we’re going to make the playoffs.” The words come out fast and furious and could probably be found at any typical Rome High sporting event. On Wednesday afternoon, these Rome athletes found themselves about as far away from a…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ 2024 REGULAR SEASON BEGINS IN JUST A COUPLE OF DAYS!
The Atlanta Braves picked up a victory in their last Spring Training game at home for this year by 4-0 over the Minnesota Twins on Monday afternoon in North Port, FL. Marcell Ozuna clubbed a three run homer during the bottom of the first inning, while Austin Riley had a solo home run in the…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EDGE BOSTON CELTICS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks edged the NBA-leading Boston Celtics by 120-118 on Monday night at State Farm Arena. That marked the second straight victory for Atlanta and brought Boston’s most recent winning streak to an end at nine in a row. De’Andre Hunter led the Hawks in scoring with 24 points, including a three-pointer with 9.2…… read more »
SPRING TRAINING IS NEARING AN END, AND IT IS ALMOST TIME FOR REGULAR SEASON BASEBALL!
The Atlanta Braves ended up in a 5-5 tie with the Boston Red Sox in a Spring Training match on Sunday afternoon down in Fort Myers, FL. Sean Murphy clubbed a pair of two run homers, one in the second inning and another in the fourth. The Braves will play the final home game in…… read more »
LISTEN TO SPRING TRAINING ACTION FROM THE ATLANTA BRAVES RADIO NETWORK OVER THE WEEKEND ON WLAQ!
The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees 5-2 in Spring Training action on Thursday afternoon at North Port, FL. Highlights included a game-tying home run from Orlando Arcia to open up the bottom of the fifth inning. The Braves will be in Fort Myers to take on the Minnesota Twins this afternoon at 1:05…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP WESTERN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN PHOENIX, AZ TO THE SUNS
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a five-game road trip out west with a loss in Phoenix, AZ to the Suns by 128-115 in NBA action on Thursday night. That resulted in a split of the two-game season series between the teams. Dejounte Murray scored a team-high 29 points and had 10 assists for Atlanta. De’Andre…… read more »