Here’s five things to know on Tuesday.
1. Falcons’ exhibition opponents announced
The exhibition schedule for all 32 NFL teams was announced on Monday. The Falcons will play their four exhibition games against the Miami Dolphins (Aug. 10-14), the Pittsburgh Steelers (Aug. 17-21), the Arizona Cardinals (Aug. 24-27) and the Jacksonville Jaguars (Aug. 31-Sept.1.) D. Orlando Ledbetter has the details on which games will be at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and which games will be away.
2. Braves to play Marlins
The Braves open a two-game series with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. from Marlins Park. The Braves (1-5) are coming off a 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 10 innings. Michael Cunningham's hot take— it's early, but the Braves are playing bad baseball again.
3. Hawks to play Hornets
Tip off against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Hawks are coming off a thrilling 126-125 overtime win against the Cleveland Cavaliers where Atlanta clinched a playoff spot. Mark Bradley asks if the Hawks' "three rousing wins" change the Hawks playoff chances moving forward.
4. Paul Millsap back in the swing of things
Chris Vivlamore analyzes Paul Millsap's impact during his return to the Hawks' starting lineup on Sunday afternoon against the Cavaliers after several weeks of uncertainty from Millsap's knee injury.
5. Jacob Eason maturing
Seth Emerson writes about the maturation of Georgia quarterback and sophomore Jacob Eason as the Bulldogs continue with spring practice.
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