Michael Jenkins

Mass layoffs at NBC Sports include local personalities Michael Jenkins and Rob Carlin

Bad news out of Bethesda.

Regional sports network NBC Sports Washington has reportedly laid off lots of on-air and off-air staff this week. Beloved long-time anchor Michael Jenkins was the first to break the news that he has been laid off on Monday. Later, fellow The Daily Line contributor Sara Perlman said her goodbyes.

By Wednesday night, we learned that longtime host Rob Carlin has also been dismissed.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Michael Jenkins did the play-by-play of his 15-year-old basset hound taking a walk

NBC Sports Washington’s Michael Jenkins is the latest sports commentator to do a play-by-play call of everyday life.

Jenkins narrated the walk of his 15-year-old basset hound, Josie, as they took a walk around DC. It’s incredible.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Joe Beninati nominated for two Capital Emmy Awards, including ‘Best Sports Play-By-Play Announcer’

Capitals’ play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati may be going home with some more hardware at the 61st Capital Emmy Awards. Beninati, who has won 12 Emmy Awards previously, is nominated for two more awards, including Sports Play-by-Play announcer and Sports Event/Game-Live/Unedited.

The 61st Capital Emmy Awards will take place on June 22nd at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. A live stream will be available on the Capital Emmy’s website.

Beninati has been calling Capitals games on TV since 1994 and has been covering the team together with Craig Laughlin for 25 years.

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By Cara Bahniuk 4 years ago

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Capitals play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati wins two Emmys

CSN Mid-Atlantic’s Joe Beninati, who is the best, was once again declared the best by his peers during the 59th Capital Emmy Awards. Held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, the Capitals play-by-play announcer took home two Emmy awards for his work during the 2016 calendar year: Best Sports Play-by-Play Announcer and Best Sports Event/Game – Live/Unedited.

The sublimely dressed Beninati wore a black tuxedo along with a white dress shirt and fancy bow tie.

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By Ian Oland 6 years ago

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Michael Jenkins’ heartfelt tribute to his brother Marquis

Monday night at the conclusion of Sportsnet Central, popular anchor Michael Jenkins revealed why he’s been absent lately. Jenkins’ younger brother Marquis Martin passed away on November 15 at the age of 33. Marquis and his wife Cameron had their first child in May.

In a heartfelt tribute, Jenkins choked back tears as he spoke glowingly about his younger brother.

“He was just the kindest and sweetest soul you can imagine,” Jenkins said. “He went to Texas like I did. He had a fantastic sense of humor. I, honest to God, never heard him say a bad word about anyone. I wish I could say I was as admirable in my own life.”

Jenkins also gave this powerful advice.

“So, as trite as it may sound, never hesitate at any opportunity you have to tell someone how much you love them,” Jenkins said. “And that is a message that is infinitely more important than any commentary or opinion I could ever express during the show.”

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By Ian Oland 6 years ago

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Michael Jenkins’ heartfelt tribute to his brother Marquis

In a heartfelt tribute, Jenkins choked back tears as he spoke glowingly about his younger brother.

Jenkins also gave this powerful advice.

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By Ian Oland 6 years ago

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Michael Jenkins can’t handle that Barry Trotz is coaching Sidney Crosby (Video)

CSN Mid-Atlantic’s Michael Jenkins has done it again.

Wednesday night while reading a transition to an interview with Barry Trotz, the SportsNet Live anchor lost his mind upon realizing the Caps head coach will be working together with Sidney Crosby during the World Cup of Hockey.

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By Ian Oland 7 years ago

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Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin Win Emmy Awards For Their Caps Coverage

Photo: @CourtneyCSN

Saturday night, the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter held their 58th annual Emmy Awards at the Baltimore Marriott and several big names in the Caps media brought home some hardware.

CSN Mid-Atlantic’s Joe Beninati, who has been calling Capitals games on TV since 1994, brought home two Emmys. First, Beninati was named this area’s best sports play-by-play man.

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By Ian Oland 7 years ago

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Joe Beninati Wins Big at Local Emmys (Photo)

Photo: @TarikCSN

This photo of Joe Beninati is how I will remember him when I get old and grey: smiling, immaculately dressed and rocking an Emmy in each hand. Tonight, Beninati was named the Capital area’s best play-by-play man/analyst, which he deserves so hard. He also received a second Emmy for best play-by-play composite, which I’m less sure what that actually means.

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By Ian Oland 9 years ago

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Troy “Professor” Brouwer Could Win An Emmy

Troy Brouwer‘s insane, mind-boggling career season continues. After scoring a career-high 25 goals (which forced me to wear spandex) and receiving his first career World Championships invite to Team Canada, Brouwer has been nominated… for a local Emmy?

Did I read that right? [Re-scans the Capital Emmys Facebook page again.] Yes. Yes, I did.

Brouwer, along with 11 others (including DC101’s Elliot Segal), are a part of the Caps Red Line team up for the Best Local Sports Program Series Emmy. It’s the fourth straight year CRL has been nominated.

The 28-year-old British Columbia native served as a segment host for the series, donning a white laboratory coat and giving essential, nerdy insight as his alter ego, Professor Brouwer.

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By Ian Oland 9 years ago

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