Here’s five things to know on Friday:
1. Braves to start series with Marlins
The Atlanta Braves will start a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Friday night from SunTrust Park. Sean Newcomb will make his second Major League start for the Braves on Friday at 7:35 p.m.
2. Falcons cornerback Brian Poole talks competition
Falcons cornerback Brian Poole talks about the competition at cornerback this season after he played a significant role in the Falcons' secondary during their Super Bowl run.
3. Halo board at Mercedes-Benz Stadium almost done
The halo board below the retractable roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium is almost complete. The halo will be the largest video board among U.S. teams at 63,800 square feet.
4. Former Falcon Dwight Freeney is among top free agents
It's been reported former Falcons defensive end Dwight Freeney has interest in rejoining the Falcons this season, but so far there's been no progress. Despite the lack of movement on the Falcons' side, Freeney is still ranked one of the top free agents on the market by the Sporting News' David Steele.
5. Jeff Schultz provides his take on the Rick Pitino situation
The Division I Committee on Infractions announced on Thursday that Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino would be suspended for the first five ACC games of the upcoming basketball season for his role in the alleged sex-for-pay scandal in his program. Louisville plans to appeal the punishment. Jeff Schultz writes Louisville cares more about Pitino than doing the right thing.
