Here are five things to know on Monday:
1. Braves lose to Dodgers, 5-4
Even with a three-run home run by Matt "Big City" Adams in the ninth inning, the Atlanta Braves lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. The Dodgers split the series with the Braves on Sunday with a 5-4 win in the tenth. The Braves start a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night at 9:40 p.m.
2. Ole Miss coach Huge Freeze resigns
Much of the SEC and college football news this weekend surrounded former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze resigning amidst reports Freeze called an escort service. More on the AJC.com.
3. Falcons training camp begins this week
Atlanta Falcons training camp in Flowery Branch begins on Wednesday at the Falcons' training facility in Flowery Branch. Ahead of training camp, D. Orlando Ledbetter writes what to expect from reigning MVP Matt Ryan and what to know if you're attending Falcons training camp this week.
4. Kyrie Irving asks for trade
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving asked for a trade. Landing points are reported to be the San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks or the Miami Heat. Twitter reacted to the news on Friday afternoon.
5. Atlanta United defeats Orlando City
In the first game in over two weeks, Atlanta United traveled to Orlando and defeated Orlando City 1-0 on Friday. Atlanta United have a rematch against Orlando City on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium at 5 p.m. The match will be broadcast on Fox.
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