Here’s a few things to know on Monday:
1. Braves lose to Nationals
After a thrilling 13-0 win on Saturday, the Atlanta Braves lost 10-5 to the Washington Nationals on Sunday to splitting the four-game series. The Braves are on a four-day All-Star break and will return to SunTrust Park on Friday for a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
2. Tim Hardaway Jr. to Knicks
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Tim Hardaway, Jr. will return to the New York Knicks after the Hawks did not match the Knicks' four-year, $71 million offer sheet. With the loss of Hardaway, nine of the 15 players who ended the season with the Hawks have left in just over two months.
3. Layshia Clarendon has career night against Fever
Atlanta Dream guard Layshia Clarendon scored a career-high of 27 points in the Dream's 89-68 win over the Indiana Fever on Sunday night. Clarendon shot 11-for-15 and tied her career-high in rebounds (8). The Dream's next matchup is against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday at 10 p.m. from Phoenix's Talking Stick Resort Arena.
4. When Kirby Smart will appear at SEC Media days
University of Georgia football coach Kirby Smart will speak at SEC Media Days on Tuesday. To see which SEC coach speaks when, visit the AJC.com.
5. Venus Williams legally entered intersection before crash
A report by police was issued over the weekend that tennis star Venus Williams was not at fault in the June 9 crash that later resulted in a fatality. Video taken by a security camera released on Friday shows Williams legally entered the intersection in question before she was cut off by another car, leading to the crash.
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