Guten morgen from a beautiful day in Berlin! The Falcons landed a couple hours ago and are already on the practice field at FC Union training grounds, a Bundesliga soccer team.

Our dog a little confused by the tall, lanky dogs we saw in the woods today.

Falcons greats Michael Jenkins and Robert Alford break down a key interception from Friday night’s preseason game!

"My pops, mom, my grandparents [will be here]. I'm excited to show them what I've been working hard on, and keep on working."
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The HBCU Swingman Classic leads off All-Star weekend in Atlanta -- players learning from MLB greats, inc Ken Griffey Jr. & former Braves Brian Jordan and David Justice.

Asa Newell — and his closet full of Hawks throwback jerseys — feels like a fit in Atlanta.
We went inside the first round pick’s predictive wardrobe at his introductory press conference.

The Dogwood Invitational features some of the country's best amateur golfers.
Tied for 9th place after 3 rounds? Michael Vick.

"Baseball's all about highs and lows. I feel like I've been going through the lows, so hopefully the highs are coming soon."
--Ronald Acuña Jr., returning tonight 362 days after tearing his ACL

"Honestly, I remember the energy [playing in Atlanta]. I don't say that about every place. The energy [in Atlanta] was tremendous."
WNBA star Caitlin Clark gets huge crowds wherever she goes -- but says games she's played in Atlanta stand out. Our live report before Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever

“I’m so excited, man. I can’t explain it.”
Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. went 2-3 in a rehab game with the Gwinnett Stripers, we heard from the former MVP after the game.

"The vacation's over."
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Ronald Acuña Jr. nears a return, just shy of a year since his torn ACL. Our report before Acuña took the field for the Gwinnett Stripers.

"I need to pitch. I'd pitch every day if I could. I have thrown in one big league game in over a year now."
#Braves ace Spencer Strider threw in a sim game yesterday, and now waits to see what team decides is the next step in his rehab. Strider made clear: he feels he's ready.

"Velocity's great, but it's about the action on the ball that really makes the difference. I just want him to get guys out, you know what I mean?"
Our story from Spencer Strider's rehab sim game -- and why Rick Kranitz says we should take our eyes off the radar gun

Spencer Strider with an inning-ending strike out as he pitches a sim game at Truist Park. Aiming to return soon from a hamstring injury.

"We're gonna talk about it for sure at some point ... but not right now."
Really enjoyed hanging out with #Falcons 3rd round pick Xavier Watts, and had to ask if he's mentioned Notre Dame's Sugar Bowl win over UGA to fellow rookie and former Dawg Jalon Walker 😅

"My actions ... my actions ... of not protecting confidential data were inexcusable. My son's actions were absolutely inexcusable. For that, we are both deeply sorry."
Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich spoke about son's involvement in prank call to Shedeur Sanders during NFL Draft ⬇️

Tonight, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle won @nba.com Rookie of the Year.
Just 2 (two!!!) years ago, we were watching him dominate at Newton High School. Another example of the ridiculous talent coming out of Metro Atlanta in all sports.