Here’s five things to know on Monday:
1. Falcons to host retirement ceremony for Vick, White
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Friday they will host a retirement ceremony for former quarterback Michael Vick and former wide receiver Roddy White on Monday. The two former Falcons will be honored and officially retire during the ceremony at 1 p.m., according to the Falcons. D. Orlando Ledbetter has more information and five things to know about the Falcons to start the week.
2. Braves to play series against Nationals
After losing three of four games over the weekend to the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves will play a three-game series at the Washington Nationals. Monday's game begins at 7:05 p.m.
3. NBA Finals Game 5 to tip off at 9 p.m.
Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals will begin at 9 p.m. on Monday night after the Cleveland Cavaliers stunned the Golden State Warriors on Friday night's Game 4 with a 137-116 win. The Cavaliers, who trail in the series 3-1, travel to Golden State's Oracle Arena with hopes of defending their 2016 Title on Monday night. The game can be watched on ABC or WatchESPN.
4. Atlanta United falls to Chicago, 2-0
Atlanta United lost to the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Saturday. Atlanta United's next match is against Charleston Battery in the U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round on Wednesday. The game will kick of at 7:30 p.m. from Kennesaw State's Fifth Third Bank Stadium.
5. Meet Georgia Tech's newest quarterback Tobias Oliver
Ken Sugiura interviewed Georgia Tech 2017 signee Tobias Oliver about his past, being a quarterback at Northside High School in Warner Robins, Ga. and his future as a Yellow Jacket.
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