In NBA news the Atlanta Hawks picked up their first win of the 2023-2024 regular season by 127-110 over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Trae Young led the charge with 20 points and 11 assists. He was among eight Hawks that scored into the double digits. Giannis Antetokounmpo led all…… read more »
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IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK 11!
It’s time for Friday night lights as area high school football teams hit the field for week 11 of the 2023 regular season. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM are Rome’s radio homes for Darlington football. The Tigers are off this week. They will return to action on Friday, November 3rd with their regular season finale at…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP REGULAR SEASON OPENER TO CHARLOTTE HORNETS
The Atlanta Hawks opened their 2023-24 regular season on Wednesday night with a loss in Charlotte, NC to the Hornets by 116-110. PJ Washington had a game-high 25 points for the Hornets, while Trae Young led the Hawks in scoring with 23 points. Atlanta’s home opener is scheduled for this Friday night at State Farm…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK 11 OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON
This marks week 11 of the 2023 regular season for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM are Rome’s radio homes for Darlington football. The Tigers are off this week. They will return to action on Friday, November 3rd with their regular season finale at Trion. Here’s the list of games on tap…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL VERSUS UNC ON WLAQ THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
Georgia Tech football will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this Saturday evening as the Yellow Jackets host the North Carolina Tarheels in ACC action. Kick off is slated for 8 pm down in Atlanta. Airtime is 6 pm by the Georgia Tech Radio Network from Legends Sports. The…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS TAKE LEAD IN NFC SOUTH WITH SUNDAY ROAD VICTORY OVER TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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 »
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 »