Darren Eales: 'Key gateway' to sports returning is access to coronavirus tests

Atlanta United President Darren Eales said on a media conference call Thursday that one "key gateway" to returning to full training and matches is coronavirus test access.

Police: NFL player Earl Thomas of Ravens was held at gunpoint by wife after alleged affair

The wife of Baltimore Ravens free safety Earl Thomas III is accused of having briefly held a loaded gun to her husband's head last month after she allegedly caught him cheating on her, according to police in Texas.

Atlanta United returns to individual workouts Wednesday
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Jeff Larentowicz and George Campbell say it's great to see their teammates' faces again in real life -- even if it is from a safe social distance.

Pinkney ready to prove himself with hometown team

The Falcons picked up Norcross High School alum Jared Pinkney as an undrafted free agent following this year’s draft. The former Vanderbilt tight end will try to make the Falcons roster when training camp begins this fall. Pinkney grew up in Gwinnett County and has favorite Falcons memory wasn’t hard to recall.

Baseball resumes in South Korea, featuring players with ties to Atlanta

Most baseball players need plenty of work at spring training to be ready to play. In order for David Buchanan to get on the field, he had to stay in his apartment for two weeks straight.

Local players playing in Korean baseball league
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Former Fayette County High School and Georgia State pitcher David Buchanan is playing for the Samsung Lions in the Korea Baseball Organization.

Atlanta United to return to individual workouts Wednesday

Atlanta United will return to individual workouts Wednesday and and Friday, with three separate sessions each day. The MLS's league-wide moratorium on small group and full team training remains in place to at least Friday, May 15.

West Georgia product signs with Tampa Bay Bucs
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Cambridge and UWG product John Hurst signed with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent last week, the second UWG player in the last seven years to sign with the Bucs.

NFL cancels international games for 2020 season

The NFL announced Monday they are canceling games set to be played outside the United States during the 2020 season. The Atlanta Falcons were set to play a game overseas as one of their home games, reportedly against the Denver Broncos in London.

West Georgia product signs with Tampa Bay Bucs

Cambridge and UWG product John Hurst signed with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent last week, the second UWG player in the last seven years to sign with the Bucs.

THE LAST DANCE - Falling in Love Again!

Like a chance encounter with an old flame, The Last Dance has stirred up romantic memories of the NBA I used to know.

Falcons cheerleaders helping on the front lines as healthcare workers
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Two Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders who work as registered nurses in Atlanta metro hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic say they have been uplifted by the support of the community during this difficult time.

Falcons cheerleaders helping on the front lines as healthcare workers

Two Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders who work as registered nurses in Atlanta metro hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic say they have been uplifted by the support of the community during this difficult time.

MLS gives green light to individual player workouts at team facilities

Major League Soccer announced Friday that as of Wednesday, May 6, players may start training on outdoor team facility fields for voluntary individual workouts, in compliance with health and safety protocols created in consultation with medical and infectious disease experts.

Falcons trade for Miami DE Harris

The Falcons confirmed they are getting another edge rusher via a trade with Miami.