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Sideline Report: Thursday, July 13, 2017

Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) guards Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.The Magic won 105-86. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) guards Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.The Magic won 105-86. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
July 13, 2017

Here are five things to know on Thursday:

1. Thabo Sefolosha signs with Jazz

After playing for the Atlanta Hawks for three seasons, free agent Thabo Sefolosha agreed to terms with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Sefolosha's contract is reportedly two years and worth $10.5 million.

2. Atlanta United's Carleton named to MLS Homegrown Team

Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday Atlanta United midfielder Andrew Carleton was named to the 2017 MLS Homegrown Team on Wednesday. For the full Homegrown Team roster, visit the AJC.com.

3. There's a new No. 5 in town

Since Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas walked off the field in the last game of his senior season in the fall, his No. 5 was up for grabs. Georgia Tech announced new jersey numbers and who will take Thomas' No. 5 on Wednesday.

4. Should MLB players speed up games?

Michael Cunningham writes his opinion on the pace of MLB games and what players should do, if anything, to speed it up.

5. Falcons secondary ranked in Top 5

The Atlanta Falcons secondary was named one of the top five in the NFL this week by NFL.com. To find out where the Falcons landed, visit the AJC.com.

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