The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 126-117 in NBA action on Monday evening at Oklahoma City, OK. That brought an early-season winning streak to an end at four straight games for the Hawks. Dejounte Murray scored a team-high 29 points for Atlanta. Trae Young had 22 points…… read more »
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GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM OPENS REGULAR SEASON WITH WIN AT HOME OVER GEORGIA SOUTHERN, LISTEN TO GT HOOPS THIS SEASON ON WLAQ
In case you missed it on Monday night over the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM – Georgia Tech’s men’s basketball team opened their 2023-2024 regular season with an 84-62 win at home over Georgia Southern on Monday night. This was a victorious start to Damon Stoudamire’s time as head coach of the…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS DROP SUNDAY OUTING AT HOME TO THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Minnesota Vikings by 31-28 in NFL action on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. That was the second straight loss for the Falcons, who are now 4-5 on the 2023 regular season and in second place of the NFC South. The Falcons will return to action next Sunday…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK 12!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the 12th and final week of regular season play for 2023! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers head up to Trion for a Region 7-A Division 1 outing…… read more »
SIX ATLANTA BRAVES NAMED FINALISTS FOR SILVER SLUGGER AWARDS, BRAVES SIGN JIMENEZ TO THREE YEAR DEAL
Six of the Atlanta Braves have been named finalists for 2023 Silver Slugger Awards. That list includes Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Ronald Acuna Jr, Sean Murphy, and Marcell Ozuna. The award winners are slated to be announced via the MLB Network on November 9th. In other news from the Braves, pitcher Joe Jimenez…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS NOTCH THIRD STRAIGHT WIN
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 130-121 victory on their home court over the Washington Wizards in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night. It marked the third consecutive win for Atlanta, which improved to 3-2 on the 2023-2024 regular season. Dejounte Murray led the charge with 24 points. Trae Young added 23…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER 12TH AND FINAL WEEK OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Area high school football teams are headed into the 12th and final week of play for the 2023 regular season. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Friday night as the Tigers head up to Trion for a Region 7-A Division 1 game against the Bulldogs. Darlington’s record (so…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL AT VIRGINIA 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 hit the road to take on Virginia. Kick off is scheduled for 2 pm with airtime at noon by the Georgia Tech Radio Network from Legends Sports. The Jackets improved to 4-4…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS IMPROVE TO 2-2 ON THE 2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON WITH MONDAY NIGHT WIN AT HOME OVER MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves by a final score of 127-113 in NBA action on Monday night at State Farm Arena. It marked the second victory in a row for Atlanta, which improved to 2-2 on the 2023-2024 regular season. Dejounte Murray matched his career-high with a game-high 41 points for the Hawks.…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS DROP SUNDAY MATCH IN NASHVILLE TO THE TENNESSEE TITANS
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Tennessee Titans by a final score of 28-23 in NFL action on Sunday afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee. The Falcons are now 4-4 on the 2023 regular season. They will play host to the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday at 1 pm.… read more »