The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by 16-13 on Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Falcons now lead the NFC South with a record of 4-3 for the ’23 regular season. They’ll remain on the road to face the Tennessee Titans next Sunday; kick off is set for 1…… read more »
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ATLANTA HAWKS’ 2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON OPENER SET FOR WEDNESDAY
The Atlanta Hawks will open their 2023-2024 regular season this Wednesday up in Charlotte, North Carolina with an outing against the Hornets. Tip off is scheduled for 7 pm. The Hawks went 5-3 during the NBA pre-season.… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: DARLINGTON WINS HOMECOMING GAME OVER ARMUCHEE
This marks week 10 of the 2023 regular season for area high school football teams. Darlington’s Tigers won their Homecoming Game by 49-7 over Armuchee on Thursday night. The win allowed the Tigers to improve to 4-1 in Region 7-A Division I play and 6-3 overall. They are off next week and will close out…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION ENDS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Because fall is a busy time of year, Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation wants to remind everyone that their youth basketball registration ends on Sunday, Oct. 29. The season is set to begin in early December. The registration fee for playing basketball is $90 with financial assistance available for…… read more »
THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FOR DARLINGTON VS. ARMUCHEE, LISTEN ON WLAQ
WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of high school football tonight as Darlington’s Tigers host Armuchee’s Indians in a Region 7-A Division 1 battle. The Tigers head into this match with a record of 3-1 in region play and 5-3 overall, while the Indians are 2-1 and 4-3. This will be Darlington’s Homecoming Game.…… read more »
RILEY, ROSARIO, AND HARRIS NAMED ’23 GOLD GLOVE AWARD FINALISTS
In news from the Atlanta Braves – Austin Riley, Eddie Rosario, and Michael Harris II have all been named 2023 Gold Glove Award finalists. The winners will be revealed on Sunday, November 5th.… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK TEN OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON
This is week ten of the 2023 regular season for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Thursday night as the Tigers continue Region 7-A Division 1 play with their Homecoming Game versus the Armuchee Indians. The Tigers were handed their first region loss…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL VERSUS BOSTON COLLEGE ON WLAQ THIS SATURDAY
Georgia Tech football will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this Saturday afternoon as the Yellow Jackets host Boston College in ACC action. Kick off is set for noon down in Atlanta. Airtime is 10 am from the Georgia Tech Radio Network from Legends Sports. The Jackets are 3-3…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
The Atlanta Falcons finished a two-game homestand on Sunday with a loss to the Washington Commanders by 24-16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons now have a 3-3 record for the 2023 regular season. They will be in Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers next Sunday afternoon at 1 pm.… read more »
DARLINGTON FOOTBALL VERSUS ARMUCHEE ON WLAQ THIS THURSDAY NIGHT
Area high school football teams are headed into week ten of the 2023 regular season. Darlington School’s Homecoming Game against Armuchee has been moved to Thursday night due to a shortage of GHSA officials. Listen to coverage of the Region 7-A Division 1 battle on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM. Kick…… read more »