Courtney Martinez

Atlanta

Senior Digital Producer at WSB-TV (Atlanta, GA)

@wsbtv Senior Digital Producer. Former https://t.co/6nW58MZoZx digital producer. Quotes too many movies. Boricua 🇵🇷 Views = mine. #BelmontTilIDie

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TODAY IN HISTORY: Hank Aaron hits HR No. 715 to break Babe Ruth’s record on April 8, 1974

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Courtney Martinez

“That ball is gonna be … outta here! It’s gone! It’s 715! There’s a new home run champion of all time, and it’s Henry Aaron!”With the swing of a bat and that call from Milo Hamilton on WSB Radio, Braves legend Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron put his name in the history books on April 8, 1974. Advertisement[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]This week will mark the 51st anniversary of Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run to pass Babe Ruth on the all-time leaders list.
Former Woodward Academy standout Will Richard wins national championship with Florida

2 weeks ago | wsbtv.com | Courtney Martinez

SAN ANTONIO — The Florida Gators came back from a 12-point deficit to defeat the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship on Monday night. A metro Atlanta native played a key role in the Gators’ victory. Will Richard finished the game with 18 points, eight rebounds and crucial defensive plays down the stretch for Florida, including forcing a Houston turnover in the final minute.
The Masters weather: Grounds open for Monday’s practice round

2 weeks ago | wsbtv.com | Courtney Martinez

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Masters will be open to patrons on Monday for the first practice round. Augusta National Golf Club posted the weather update confirming that the gates opened at 8 a.m.“We will continue to monitor the approaching weather. The grounds will remain open this morning as the weather permits,” the club said in a statement.
Masters 2025: See the full menu unveiled for Scottie Scheffler’s champions dinner

1 month ago | wsbtv.com | Courtney Martinez

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler unveiled the menu for his Masters Club dinner and it has some familiar favorites for the champion. Scheffler basically went with the same menu he had in 2023 with a few changes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]For the appetizers, cheeseburger sliders and firecracker shrimp are back on the menu. The new appetizer will be Papa Scheff’s meatball and ravioli bites, which were inspired by a cooking mishap earlier this year.
Braves sign former closer Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal

1 month ago | wsbtv.com | Courtney Martinez

ATLANTA — Cue up “Welcome to the Jungle” because Craig Kimbrel is back in Atlanta. The Braves signed their former All-Star relief pitcher to a minor-league deal on Tuesday, according to MLB.com and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Kimbrel pitched for the Braves from 2010-2014 and made the All-Star Game three times during that span. Atlanta traded him to the San Diego Padres in 2015.
WATCH: Raccoon gets stuck on top of Braves bullpen during spring training game

1 month ago | wsbtv.com | Courtney Martinez

NORTH PORT, Fla. — A new member of the Atlanta Braves bullpen made its spring training debut on Tuesday. No, it wasn’t a pitching prospect. Instead stadium crews had to deal with a raccoon that somehow got stuck on top of the bullpen. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]It happened during the second inning of the Braves spring training game against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.
Atlanta Falcons releasing Grady Jarrett, agent tells Channel 2

1 month ago | wsbtv.com | Zach Klein |Courtney Martinez

The Atlanta Falcons are releasing Grady Jarrett. Todd France, who represents Jarrett with Athletes First, confirmed the decision to Channel 2 Sports Director Zach Klein on Monday. Jarrett spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with the Falcons, where he was a 2-time Pro Bowl selection, team captain and Walton Payton Man of the Year nominee. The move is expected to save the team roughly $16 million in salary cap.
Atlanta Falcons releasing Grady Jarrett, agent tells Channel 2

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Zach Klein |Courtney Martinez

The Atlanta Falcons are releasing Grady Jarrett. Todd France, who represents Jarrett with Athletes First, confirmed the decision to Channel 2 Sports Director Zach Klein on Monday. Jarrett spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with the Falcons, where he was a 2-time Pro Bowl selection, team captain and Walton Payton Man of the Year nominee. The move is expected to save the team roughly $16 million in salary cap.
Car buyers caught in stolen vehicles, left with debt and nothing to drive

1 month ago | wsbtv.com | Courtney Martinez

CHAMBLEE, Ga. — Drivers are getting caught in a stolen car scheme that’s leaving them in debt and with nothing to drive, according to Chamblee Police Department. Undercover officers with the Chamblee Crime Suppression Team said more and more thieves are sticking made up VINs on stolen cars so they can sell them to people and dealerships without getting noticed. A sergeant on the team said it’s left drivers tens of thousands of dollars in debt.
Falcons GM says team will move forward with Kirk Cousins as backup for Michael Penix Jr.

1 month ago | wsbtv.com | Courtney Martinez

INDIANAPOLIS — Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris touched down in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Combine. Besides addressing the team’s needs in the NFL Draft, the biggest question mark for the Falcons is Kirk Cousins’ future with the franchise. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Fontenot spoke to the media on Tuesday and made it clear that Cousins will be the backup behind Michael Penix Jr. moving forward.