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Tryouts for the 2025 Carlsbad High School teams are ongoing. Provided by CHS Cavegirls Soccer Current-Argus Staff Report Here is a look at forthcoming and ongoing sporting events around Carlsbad. Ongoing Soccer tryouts Carlsbad High School Cavegirls summer off-season training… Previous Post Political Twist favored to win Next Post Good fishing conditions reported in New […]

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Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Monumental Sports Network Honored with Record 12 Capital Emmy Awards

MSE honored with Capital Emmy for Community Service, alongside multiple wins across teams, talent, and original programming Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2025) – Last night, The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) as recipients of 12 […]

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MSE honored with Capital Emmy for Community Service, alongside multiple wins across teams, talent, and original programming

Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2025) – Last night, The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) as recipients of 12 Capital Emmy Awards, including an honor in the Community Service category recognizing the organization’s extraordinary efforts to uplift and empower the DMV community. The dozen award wins are a new all-time high for MSE.

MSE’s awards recognized groups and individuals in front of and behind the camera across MNMT and MSE’s productions and marketing teams for their work from January 1 through December 31, 2024. MSE and MNMT earned a record 21 Capital Emmy nominations in 13 different categories this year. Winners for this year’s awards were unveiled during the 67th Emmy Awards Gala in Bethesda, MD, attended by hundreds of professionals in the D.C.-area television and production industry.

“These Capital Emmy wins are a testament to the creativity, innovation, and dedication across our entire organization, from our production crews behind the camera to the on-air talent who bring our content to life,” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises at MSE. “Monumental Sports Network continues to raise the bar for regional sports platforms, and we’re proud that our bold investments in original programming, alternate broadcasts, and cutting-edge technology are being recognized by our industry. Just as importantly, we’re honored to be celebrated for our community impact—using our platform to give back and help strengthen the region we proudly call home. The national capital region is home to some of the most talented professionals in television, and it’s an honor to be recognized alongside them.”

MSE’s 2024 Capital Emmy Awards wins (acceptance speeches linked where available):

Community Service: Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Talent: Sports Play-By-Play: Joe Beninati

Talent: Anchor – Sports: Alexa Landestoy

Talent: Anchor – Sports: Wes Hall

Interview/Discussion: Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza: Political Pick Up

Sports Program – Post-Produced or Edited: Beyond the Buzzer: Los Wizards Take Mexico City

Sports Program – Post-Produced or Edited: Caps Red Line: Hockey Fights Cancer

Sports Program – Post-Produced or Edited: Mystics Courtside: Summertime Celebrities

Live Sporting Event/Game (Single Program): Monumental Deportes: NBA En Vivo – Wizards vs. Heat

Live Sporting Event/Game (Single Program): Washington Mystics Game Broadcast – History in the Making

Sports Open/Tease: Capitals 50th Open

Public Affairs Program: Rise And Strive: College Signing Day 2024

For the full list of individuals associated with each award win, please CLICK HERE.

In 2024, MSE advanced its “double bottom line” mission by delivering nearly $4.5 million in donations and logging close to 2,000 volunteer hours. A standout achievement was the launch of District of Play, a multi-year, multi-million-dollar youth sports initiative designed to create equitable access to play across the city. From refurbishing courts and supplying equipment to increasing programming for girls and delivering 29,934 basketballs to every PreK – 5th student at 80 D.C. public schools, the initiative reflects Monumental’s deep-rooted commitment to meaningful, lasting impact.

“We believe that strong communities build strong teams—and giving back is central to who we are,” said Monica Dixon, President of External Affairs and Chief Administrative Officer at MSE. “It’s a wonderful honor to receive this Capital Emmy Award for Community Service and a testament to the vision of Ted and Zach Leonsis, who have instilled a deep sense of purpose in everything we do. With initiatives like District of Play, we’re not just investing in sports but we’re investing in opportunity and the next generation of leaders.”

2024 was a year of impressive growth for MNMT. In addition to owning and distributing the local broadcast rights for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, MNMT made several recent additions to its programming lineup. These include four categories of alternate broadcasts (including Spanish language broadcasts), original programs with national names like Hometown with Rachel Nichols, Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza, and Sports Business Journal: Inside the Industry, and the launch of Monumental+, an upgraded state-of-the-art app. MNMT also unveiled its bleeding-edge production facility and broadcast studios in March 2024.

“This record number of Capital Emmy honors is a direct reflection of the hard work and passion our network team pours into every aspect of broadcasting and production,” said Friday Abernethy, General Manager of MNMT. “These honors reflect the strength of our group and our commitment to delivering world-class content to fans across the region.”

MSE and MNMT (previously NBC Sports Washington) have a long history of success with the Capital Emmys. The organization has now won more than 50 Capital Emmys and has received nearly 100 nominations over the past dozen years.

CLICK HERE to watch the full video from the 67th Capital Emmy Awards Gala.

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About Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Monumental Sports & Entertainment is one of America’s leading integrated sports and entertainment companies and is ranked as one of the most valuable globally. Our people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. To learn more, please visit monumentalsports.com.

About Monumental Sports Network

Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics games. MNMT is also the TV and digital home to the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high school and collegiate sports programming in the greater Washington D.C. metro area. For more, visit monumentalplus.com.

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Youth reigning supreme at 2025 ZDGA Amateur

High school stars chasing first crown but Hartford lurks ZANESVILLE — A final round for the ages is brewing at the Zanesville District Golf Association Amateur. Eight players are within six shots of the lead entering the final round at Zanesville Country Club on June 22, three of them 18 or younger. John Glenn 2025 […]

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High school stars chasing first crown but Hartford lurks

ZANESVILLE — A final round for the ages is brewing at the Zanesville District Golf Association Amateur.

Eight players are within six shots of the lead entering the final round at Zanesville Country Club on June 22, three of them 18 or younger.

John Glenn 2025 grad Noah Dever, who will play at Division II Charleston, roared back with a second-round 67 — 5-under-par — which was a five-shot turnaround from his opening round 72 at River Greens.

He made four birdies on the front nine and two more on the back at Cambridge as he played the first 10 holes at 4-under. He holds two-shot leads over River View High School phenoms Gavin Gress and younger brother Colton Gress, who are at 3-under after shooting 71 and 69, respectively, at Cambridge.

Dever and Gavin Gress were Division II All-Ohio players in 2025 at Akron Firestone. Gavin Gress was a first-teamer as a freshman. Both brothers are seeking to become the youngest Amateur champions in the event’s 48-year existence.

A collection of former champion Blake Hartford (1-under 143), Jay Smith (143), David Link (143), Collin Linnabary (144) and Cameron Henry (145) are also firmly in the mix as they chase the kids.

Henry, who plays for Hartford at Muskingum, shot 3-under 69 at River Greens to assume a one-shot lead entering CCC, where he posted 35 on the front. A double bogey on the par-5 10th and four bogeys that followed led to a 76 on Saturday to stunt his chances.

John Glenn grad C.J. Dolan (74-75 — 149) and Chatum Courson (75-74 — 149), a Fort Frye alum, rounded out the top 10.

Others to make the cut included Zanesville grad Corey Hull (75-78 — 153), John Glenn and West Liberty (West Virginia) University product Derek Graham (76-77 — 153), West Muskingum grad and Maryville (Tennessee) product Jack Porter (79-74 — 153), Maysville grad Owen Lutz (78-76 — 154), Crooksville and Malone grad Brock White (81-73 — 154), Kelson McCurdy (78-77 — 155), Michael Fulk (79-77 — 156), Brock Hurley (79-78 — 157), Nick Luniewksi (81-77 — 158), Maysville and Muskingum product Jason Baughman (75-84 — 159) and Mike Shook (77-85 — 162).

Tee times are set for 11 a.m. as the top 21 players made the cut from the June 21 round at Cambridge Country Club.

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Orange County high schooler hosts “Bake a Wish” summer baking camps for underserved youth

Orange County high schooler hosts “Bake a Wish” summer baking camps for underserved youth – CBS Los Angeles Watch CBS News Suzie Suh speaks with the 17-year-old Orange County high schooler who was able to host a series of summer baking camps through her charity Bake a Wish, thanks to help from another local nonprofit. […]

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UTEP legends Aaron Jones, Will Hernandez team up for big, free camps

Will Hernandez, Aaron Jones excited to collaborate on camp Will Hernandez, Aaron Jones excited to collaborate on camp This was always going to be a huge weekend for youth sports in El Paso. Aaron Jones, the star running back for the Minnesota Vikings and a UTEP and Burges alumnus, has made an annual event of […]

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This was always going to be a huge weekend for youth sports in El Paso.

Aaron Jones, the star running back for the Minnesota Vikings and a UTEP and Burges alumnus, has made an annual event of returning to his hometown to conduct a free clinic with his A&A All the Way Foundation and by last year encompassed both football and basketball and more than 1,000 campers.

The A&A All the Way Foundation picked Saturday, June 21 for its big event.

Also, last year, Jones’ former Miner teammate, who paved the way for him, NFL veteran guard Will Hernandez, brought his own free Mijo Things football clinic to El Paso, which debuted with 500 campers. He couldn’t wait to come back and do it again.

But when?

“We were planning it out this year again, and it turns out we were going to do it on the same day” as the A&A camp, said Hernandez, who had a standout season with the Arizona Cardinals last year and is a free agent at the moment. “‘Why don’t we get together and make this thing happen?’ Do it big. We got around 500 last year; he got more than 1,000. We might as well bring them all together.

“Two heads are better than one. We can cause a greater story, we can affect a lot more kids when we work together. The power of collaboration is crazy. It’s something, not only do I not take it for granted, it’s something I try to do in every aspect of my life.”

The result will be on display Saturday, June 21, when the re-dubbed A&A The Mijo Way Football Camp, which now includes a soccer clinic to accompany the football and basketball, will draw 1,300 campers to the SAC2 (football and soccer) and Coach Wally Hartley PK-8 School (basketball).

With 1,300 campers expected to attend all three camps (registration is now closed), Jones and Hernandez called it the biggest youth camp in El Paso history at the promotional press conference.

“I feel like it was long overdue for us teaming up, the same way we teamed up in college,” said Jones, who left as UTEP’s all-time leading rusher behind many holes made by the second-round draft pick Hernandez. “We made a name for ourselves, now we felt like it was time to do it together. Put bigger eyes on what we’re doing, a bigger scope on what we’re doing.

“I’m excited to be doing it with a guy I went to battle with and now playing at the highest level.”

As always, they’ve brought some of their NFL friends with them, including former Miner star and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrise Knight. Among the notable helpers at the soccer camp are former El Paso Locomotive and FC Juárez stars Leandro Carrijó and Eder Borelli.

Both Jones and Hernandez say putting on this camp is a highlight.

“It means everything, these full-circle moments,” Jones said. “This is why I do this, this is why I put my jersey on and go out and play, so I can use my platform, so I can give back. At a young age, I found out giving back was my joy. That fills my heart.

“El Paso means the world to me. Not too many people knew about me (when he was at Burges in 2012), not many people talked about me, but now we leave them with no choice but to talk about us and El Paso.”

Hernandez said the best part for him is being with the campers.

“It’s the chance where they don’t just see me through a video screen or a phone screen, they see me live, in person, in front of them, eye-to-eye,” he said. “To me, that’s where we make the biggest impact. There’s a psychological thing that happens when they see you and you’re in the same room as them.

“Unconsciously, they think the goal is a lot closer than they thought. We bring to life the dreams they have. That’s the coolest part of it, we know we have that effect on them. We’re there wholeheartedly.”

They will be there wholeheartedly with 1,300 campers Saturday, June 21.

Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on Twitter.

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Taco Dowler, Adam Jones bring youth camp to Bozeman

BOZEMAN — Montana State wide receiver Taco Dowler and running back Adam Jones have been working for six months to bring their youth camp to Bozeman. On Saturday, hundreds of kids showed up to participate and hang out with their favorite Bobcats at Van Winkle Stadium. Grace Lawrence / MTN Sports Montana State football players […]

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BOZEMAN — Montana State wide receiver Taco Dowler and running back Adam Jones have been working for six months to bring their youth camp to Bozeman.

On Saturday, hundreds of kids showed up to participate and hang out with their favorite Bobcats at Van Winkle Stadium.

adam jones and taco camp — Montana State football players and youth campers pose for group photo at the Taco Dowler and Adam Jones football camp at Van Winkle Stadium in Bozeman on June 21, 2025.

“It’s important in the NIL world to get out and do something with your platform, and I think Adam and I kind of do that,” Dowler said. “I think this is a really good way of getting into the community, bringing the football community together. And also making more Cats fans in the state.”

Dowler mentioned being in the name, image and likeness era, and that’s exactly what makes this camp unique. Dowler and Jones are still in college playing for the Cats and have the ability to put on an event like this one.

“You know, we’re still playing,” Jones said. “So, when the season rolls around, and these kids come find us after the games, that’s going to be pretty fun and pretty special to look back on these memories. And I know if I was a kid I would think this would be the coolest thing ever, so that’s kind of what we were thinking with this.”

taco signing autographs — Taco Dowler signs autographs at his youth football camp at Van Winkle Stadium in Bozeman on June 21, 2025.

Dowler also put on camps in Billings earlier this week, and now he and Jones get to host the final sessions in Bozeman — a community that has taken both of them in and supported them.

“It’s meant everything, I can’t explain how much Bozeman embraced a Missoula kid like me and a Billings kid like Taco,” Jones said. “This is my home. This is where I want to be for a large portion of my life, maybe raise my family here. So I’m just trying to figure out ways to give back and to use our platform at Montana State and just how strong the football community is, to do this, it’s been pretty special.”

“This town has meant everything,” Dowler said. “I get goosebumps when you’re talking about that. This town is special, it’s our home. (Adam and I) hated each other in high school because he kept beating me in state championships, him and Zac Crews and JJ Dolan, so having all three of those guys out here now making an impact in Bozeman is really special.”

Adam Jones autographs — Adam Jones signing autographs at his youth football camp at Van Winkle Stadium in Bozeman on June 21, 2025.

As Dowler mentioned, one of the best parts of the camps they are putting on is that a handful of current players joined in to help run and organize them.

“Yeah, the coaches are great,” Dowler said. “I wouldn’t have picked coaches I didn’t trust, and they’re running the whole thing. I mean, (Adam and I) are just behind the scenes, kind of bossing them around a little bit. They probably don’t like that too much, but they’re the ones putting this thing on. All the credit goes to them.”