Tune in for men’s college basketball tonight on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM as Georgia Tech plays host to No. 3 North Carolina in ACC action. Tip off is set for 7 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 6:30 pm by the Georgia Tech Sports Network from Legends Sports. The Yellow Jackets head into tonight’s meeting with…… read more »
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ATLANTA HAWKS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH HOME VICTORY OVER TORONTO RAPTORS
The Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game losing skid with a 126-125 win on their home court over the Toronto Raptors in NBA action on Sunday night at State Farm Arena. Saddiq Bey had a last-second dunk that lifted Atlanta to victory. He scored a total of 26 points and had 13 rebounds. Trae Young led…… read more »
TUNE INTO WLAQ FOR MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ON 1/26 VS NORTH MURRAY, 2/6 VS ROCKMART
WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will be courtside again twice more for the 2023-2024 regular season of Model High School basketball. Tune in tonight for coverage of Model’s games versus North Murray. Tip off is scheduled for 7 pm for the girls and 8:30 pm for the boys. Matt Davis and Ian Griffin will have the…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS ANNOUNCE 2024 FIELD STAFF
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): In conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, the Rome Emperors on Thursday announced the team’s coaching staff for the 2024 season. Cody Gabella takes over as manager for the Rome Emperors in 2024, becoming the third manager in as many seasons for Atlanta’s High-A club. Gabella has two years of managerial…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION URGES FAMILIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS FOR YOUTH SPORTS
Registration for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation’s youth sports opened on January 1st and continues online at www.rfpra.com and in person at 1 Shorter Avenue. Jim Alred, Recreation Services Manager, urges families to take advantage of early registration discounts. Baseball, t-ball, and softball will begin the Spring seasons in early March and will have early registration…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP WESTERN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS TO THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a two-game road trip out west with a loss to the Golden State Warriors by 134-112 in NBA action on Wednesday night in San Francisco, California. The Hawks have lost their last three straight games and now hold a record of 18-26 for the 2023-2024 regular season. They will return…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM FALLS TO PITTSBURGH IN TUESDAY NIGHT OUTING AMONG ACC RIVALS
In case you missed it on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech lost to Pittsburgh by 72-64 in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in Atlanta. That marked the second loss in a row for the Yellow Jackets. The Jackets are now 9-10 overall and 2-6 in conference play…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH MEN’S HOOPS VS. PITTSBURGH ON WLAQ
Tune in for men’s college basketball tonight on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM as Georgia Tech plays host to Pittsburgh in ACC action. Tip off is scheduled for 7 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 6:30 pm by the Georgia Tech Sports Network from Legends Sports. The Yellow Jackets head into this evening’s game with a record…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN WESTERN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS OUT IN SACRAMENTO, CA TO THE KINGS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a two-game western road trip with a loss out in Sacramento, CA to the Kings by a final score of 122-107 in NBA action on Monday night. Dejounte Murray scored a game-high 35 points and had 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who lost their second straight outing. Harrison Barnes had a…… read more »
A SALUTE TO THE LATE JIM O’HARA
Community members, local journalists, and sports fans in Rome and around the state of Georgia have been in mourning this week over the passing of Jim O’Hara on Tuesday at the age of 69. O’Hara spent two decades as the Sports Editor for the Rome News-Tribune, then spent time as official scorekeeper of the Rome…… read more »