Here’s five things to know on Monday:
1. Braves win four straight
The Braves beat the San Diego Padre 9-2 on Sunday at SunTrust Park in the third game of the four-game series. David O'Brien discusses Bartolo Colon and the Braves' four-game win streak. The Braves play the final game of the series Monday at 7:35 p.m. from SunTrust Park.
2. Hawks lose Game 1 against Wizards
In the first playoff game of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Sunday, the Atlanta Hawks fell 114-107 to the Washington Wizards. Chris Vivlamore analyzes why the Hawks lost and how the team let Washington's John Wall explode during the second half. The Hawks and Wizards face off for Game 2 of the series on Wednesday at 7 p.m. from Washington's Verizon Center.
3. Atlanta United lost 2-1 to Montreal
Doug Roberson recaps Atlanta United's loss to Montreal on Saturday and what the five biggest factors were that caused Atlanta's first loss since the inaugural game against the New York Red Bulls. Atlanta United plays at home on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. against Real Salt Lake.
4. Roddy White announces retirement
Former Falcons' wide receiver Roddy White announced his retirement on Friday afternoon and Falcons' reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter has all the information and White's next job.
5. Tebow, Fireflies begin series at Rome Braves
Heisman-winning quarterback Tim Tebow and the Columbia Fireflies will play a three-game series with the Rome Braves. The first game is on Monday at 7 p.m. from Rome's State Mutual Stadium.
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