Here’s five things to know on Monday:
1. Braves swept by Phillies
The Braves lost to the Phillies 5-2 on Sunday afternoon, extending Atlanta’s losing streak to six games. After losing all three games in Philadelphia, the Braves travel to play a three-game series against the New York Mets. The first game begins on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m.
2. Hawks to play Game 4 against Wizards
Although the Washington Wizards lead the series 2-1, the Hawks have an opportunity to even the series at home on Monday night. Game 4 tips off at 8 p.m. from Atlanta's Philips Arena. Chris Vivlamore recaps the Hawks' Game 3 win and what to expect from Paul Millsap for the rest of the series.
3. Falcons make final adjustments for NFL Draft
Falcons' reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter writes what Falcons' general manager Thomas Dimitroff said regarding the Falcons' Draft board and what the Falcons think about Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon.
4. Falcons' receiver Taylor Gabriel signs $2.81 million contract
A former Cleveland Brown, Taylor Gabriel signed his second-round tender of $2.81 million on Saturday. Gabriel finished the 2016 season with 35 receptions for 579 yards and six touchdowns.
5. Georgia commit released for domestic violence incident
The University of Georgia football team released commit D'Ante Demery from his letter of intent after Demery was arrested on Saturday night in downtown Athens, Ga. The 4-star Demery was charged with criminal trespass and simple battery against the mother of his 1-month old child. Jeff Schultz writes Georgia coach Kirby Smart deserves the credit for making the right decision to dismiss Demery.
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