Category Archives: Local Sports
Rome Aerials Gymnastics Continues Momentum at State
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: After one of the most successful seasons yet, the Rome Floyd Parks & Recreation gymnastics team, the Rome Aerials, continued its momentum with a...
Apr 23, 2026
Atlanta Braves' Winning Streak Ends with Loss in DC to Nationals
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Washington Nationals by a final score of 11-4 on Tuesday night in the second outing of a four game National League East set at Nationals Park in Washington DC. That resu...
Apr 22, 2026
Rome Emperors Take Series Opener at Greensboro, NC
The Rome Emperors beat the Greensboro Grasshoppers by 15-6 on Tuesday night in the first meeting of a six-game set at Greensboro, NC. Eric Hartman clubbed three home runs for the Emperors, who also ne...
Apr 22, 2026
Atlanta Braves Extend Winning Streak to Six Straight with Monday Night Victory in Washington DC over Nationals
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals by 9-4 on Monday night in the first meeting of a four-game National League East set at Nationals Park in Washington DC. That allowed the Braves to exte...
Apr 21, 2026
Atlanta Hawks Even Playoff Series Versus New York Knicks
In an NBA playoff update - the Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks by 107-106 in Game Two of their East 1st Round series on Monday night in New York. CJ McCollum scored a game-high 32 points for th...
Apr 21, 2026
Atlanta Braves Complete Weekend Sweep in Philadelphia of Phillies
The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies by 4-2 on Sunday night in the finale of a three-game National League East set at Philadelphia, PA. That was the first series sweep of the '26 regular ...
Apr 20, 2026
Rome Emperors Fall to Jersey Shore BlueClaws in Series Finale at AdventHealth Stadium
The Rome Emperors lost to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by 7-2 on Sunday afternoon in the final outing of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. It allowed the BlueClaws to take the series by 4-2. The E...
Apr 20, 2026
Cedric King Named Rome High School Girls Basketball Coach
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Cedric King has been named the new head girls' basketball coach at Rome High School, bringing a proven record of success and nearly two decades of experience ...
Apr 20, 2026
Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia, PA for NL East Series with Phillies This Weekend, Listen on WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will open up a seven-game road trip this evening with the first of three National League East outings in Philadelphia, PA versus the Phillies...
Apr 17, 2026
Strider, Murphy Rehab in Rome as Emperors Shutout Jersey Shore BlueClaws
The Rome Emperors shut out the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by a final score of 2-0 on Thursday night in the third meeting of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider g...
Apr 17, 2026
