Tune in for men’s college basketball tonight on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM as Georgia Tech plays host to No. 21 Mississippi State in the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge. Tip off is slated for 7 pm in Atlanta; airtime at 6:30 pm by the Georgia Tech Sports Network from Legends Sports. Georgia…… read more »
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ATLANTA FALCONS SNAP THREE-GAME LOSING SKID WITH WIN AT HOME OVER NEW ORLEANS SAINTS, TEAMS NOW TIED FOR FIRST PLACE IN NFC SOUTH
The Atlanta Falcons snapped a three-game losing skid with a 24-15 victory at home over the New Orleans Saints in a battle among rivals in the NFL’s NFC South on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The teams each have a record of 5-6 on the 2023 regular season and have moved into a tie for…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP SUNDAY OUTING IN BOSTON, MA TO THE CELTICS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Boston Celtics 113-103 on Sunday in NBA action in Boston, MA. It marked the end of the Hawks’ most recent winning streak at two straight games. Trae Young scored a team-high 33 points for the Hawks, who are now 8-8 on the 2023-24 regular season. Jayson Tatum had…… read more »
FEAST ON GEORGIA TECH ATHLETICS THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND ON WLAQ
Feast on Georgia Tech athletics over this Thanksgiving holiday weekend on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM, courtesy of the Georgia Tech Sports Network from Legends Sports. It will all get started this evening with men’s basketball as the Yellow Jackets hit the road for a match against Cincinnati. Tip off is slated for 7…… read more »
HANDFUL OF AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS HEADED TO THE QUARTERFINAL ROUND OF THE GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS
A handful of area high school football teams are headed to the quarterfinal round of the GHSA state playoffs on Friday night. Here’s the line-up: Class AAAAAA Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets @ Rome Wolves (Barron Stadium) Class AAAAA Jenkins Warriors @ Cartersville Canes Cass Colonels @ Coffee Trojans Class AA Toombs County Bulldogs @…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP TUESDAY NIGHT NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT GAME AT HOME TO INDIANA PACERS
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Indiana Pacers by 157-152 on Tuesday night in an NBA In-Season Tournament game at State Farm Arena. Trae Young scored a game-high 38 points for the Hawks, who are now 6-7 on the 2023-24 regular season. The Hawks will host the Brooklyn Nets tonight at 7:30 pm. That game…… read more »
WLAQ’S COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ON THE ROME EMPERORS
Local sports fans are encouraged to check out the latest edition of Community Spotlight via Facebook on the WLAQ – Rome page and on the WLAQ Radio YouTube channel. Justin Franklin, Marketing & Media Relations Coordinator for the Rome Emperors, was the guest. He discussed the rebranding of Rome, Georgia’s Minor League Baseball team, High…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES TO HOST 2025 MLB ALL-STAR GAME, RONALD ACUNA JR NAMED NL MVP FOR 2023
The Atlanta Braves will host the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, as announced on Thursday. This will be third time for Atlanta to host the Midsummer Classic and the first at Truist Park. In other good news from the Braves, Ronald Acuna Jr has been unanimously named the National League Most Valuable Player for 2023.… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS AS AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS HEAD TO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS
It’s time for Friday night lights as some area high school football teams are headed to the second round of the GHSA state playoffs tonight. Here is the schedule: Class A Division 1 Elbert County Blue Devils @ Trion Bulldogs Dade County Wolverines @ Commerce Tigers Class AA Model Blue Devils @ Callaway Cavaliers Union…… read more »
THE NEW NAME OF ROME, GA’S MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM WILL OFFICIALLY BE UNVEILED THIS EVENING AT ADVENT HEALTH STADIUM
The new name of Rome, GA’s Minor League Baseball team will officially be announced this evening during a party at AdventHealth Stadium. Justin Franklin, the team’s Marketing and Media Relations Coordinator, says that the party will start at 5:30 pm. The team’s new name will be revealed at 6 pm. In addition to the unveiling,…… read more »