Health and safety protocols, COVID-19 tests underway as Falcons vets report

Falcons veterans will be streaming in starting Tuesday, but they won’t actually be hitting the field until next week at the earliest. Falcons rookies came in and started testing last week, with their COVID-19 test results and then preseason physicals complete on Saturday.

Health and safety protocols, COVID-19 tests underway as Falcons vets report
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Falcons veterans will be streaming in starting Tuesday, but they won?t actually be hitting the field until next week at the earliest. Falcons rookies came in and started testing last week. Tuesday's intake process will mark the first of many COVID-19 tests as the team prepares for the 2020 season. After that first test, players and select staff members will then isolate and get a second one later in the week, according to head team physician, Dr. Kyle Hammond. Both of those must be negative before being able to enter and get physicals done ? a typical requirement for the players to get back to football in a normal year. Then for the first two weeks of camp, COVID-19 tests will continue daily.

Braves pitcher Foltynewicz designated for assignment

Hunter Renfroe homered twice and Tampa Bay pitchers set a team nine-inning record with 19 strikeouts in the Rays' 14-5 romp over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.

Morgan County football suspends football practice after 3 COVID-19 cases

Morgan County High School football is putting their offseason work on hold because of three positive COVID-19 test results. Morgan County football coach Bill Malone sent an email on Sunday saying the team has experienced a confirmed case, and practice will be suspended for the next five days.

NFL cancels all preseason games this year

There will be no preseason games across the NFL this season, according to a post by the Atlanta Falcons on their website. This change has been widely expected as part of the negotiations over COVID-19 safety between the league and the players' union.

Despite report, Floyd County and Polk County have not canceled football

Despite a report on Monday morning, Floyd County and Polk County are not canceling their football seasons. There are, however, changes coming to the early-season Corky Kell Classic lineup involving schools from those counties.

Marlins' home opener postponed as they deal with virus

The Miami Marlins' home opener Monday night against Baltimore has been postponed as the Marlins deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia.

Stephen Glass tapped as Atlanta United interim head coach

Atlanta United announced Frank de Boer's interim replacement Monday morning: Atlanta United 2 head coach Stephen Glass. 

Braves take opening series against Mets

Dansby Swanson tied his career high with five RBIs and the Atlanta Braves chased an erratic Rick Porcello during the third inning of his New York Mets debut in a 14-1 blowout Sunday night.

2 Braves catchers unavailable for Opening Day

Braves manager Brian Snitker announced that the team's two top catchers, Travis d'Arnaud and Tyler Flowers, are both unavailable for Friday's season opener against the Mets.

Frank de Boer out as Atlanta United coach

Atlanta United announced Friday that the team has 'mutually parted ways' with head coach Frank de Boer. This comes after the team's poor showing in the 'MLS is Back Tournament' where they lost each of their three games and failed to score a goal.

New Falcons scouting coordinator ready to hit the ground running

Harvey said she has always loved football. She says she started considering a career in football during her junior year at LSU, where she was a three-time first-team All-American sprinter with national title accolades.

Mike Tyson returns to ring to take on Roy Jones Jr. in exhibition match on Sept. 12

The fight is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. It will be available to watch on pay-per-view and on Triller, a social media platform.

High School football prep varies around Atlanta

Both Tucker and Dacula are scheduled to play Thursday September 3rd in the Corky Kell Classic, but to this point their preparation for the 2020 high school football season looks a lot different.