Here’s five things to know from the sports world for Wednesday.
1. Falcons extend President Rich McKay five years
The Atlanta Falcons extended President Rich McKay's contract through June 2022 on Tuesday. Falcons' beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter recaps McKay's deal and what his leadership means to the Falcons.
2. Falcons sign three new names to roster
With the signing of fullbacks Derrick Coleman and Soma Vainuku on Tuesday, the Falcons took the first step in filling the shoes of fullback Patrick DiMarco who was not resigned after the Falcons’ Super Bowl LI appearance.
Falcons' beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter also discusses Tuesday's signing of Indianapolis Colts' guard Hugh Thornton who sat out the 2016 season with the Colts because of a foot injury.ha
3. Georgia Tech advances to semifinals of NIT
On Tuesday night, Georgia Tech defeated Ole Miss 74-66 in Oxford, Miss., moving the Yellow Jackets to the NIT semifinals in coach Josh Pastner's first season as head coach. Jeff Schultz recaps why Tech's next NIT game might we worth watching.
4. Bulldogs hold first spring practice
After watching quarterbacks Jacob Eason and Jake Fromm throw in Tuesday's spring practice, DawgNation's Seth Emerson recaps his observations from Georgia's outdoor practice fields and new practice facility.
Jeff Schultz also writes his take on coach Kirby Smart's Tuesday press conference and how the Bulldogs will improve before toe meets leather in the fall.
5. Hawks at Wizards
The Atlanta Hawks hope to break a 4-game losing streak on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards at Washington, DC's Verizon Center. Chris Vivlamore lists probable starters and injuries as The Hawks look to snap a 2-game losing streak against the Wizards.
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