Here are a few things to know on Friday:
1. Braves lose to Cubs
The Atlanta Braves lost the Wrigley Field series opener to the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Thursday night. The Braves and Cubs play game two of the series on Friday at 2:20 p.m.
2. Falcons beat Jaguars
The Atlanta Falcons lost their final exhibition game 13-7 on Thursday night to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Falcons next game is the first regular season game of the season against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sept. 10.
3. Brandon Phillips traded to AngelsAtlanta Braves second baseman Brandon
Atlanta Braves second baseman Brandon Phillips was traded to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night for minor league catcher Tony Sanchez. David O'Brien writes Phillips struggled with approving the trade.
4. Arthur Blank to match each fan donations for hurricane relief up to $1 million
Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank announced on Thursday The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will match each fan donation to the American Red Cross' Hurricane Relief Fund up to $1 million.
5. Falcons face roster cuts
D. Orlando Ledbetter reports on the tough decisions facing the Atlanta Falcons when they cut the roster to 53 players. All cuts must be made by 4 p.m. on Saturday.
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