Amiliano Fragoso

Amiliano "Amil" Fragoso is our newest staff writer/editor for Sactown Sports 1140, focusing on the NFL. Amil recently moved back home to Sacramento after spending the last four years in Phoenix getting his degree from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communications, earning Hearst and SPJ accolades for his writing. A native of Sacramento, Amil graduated from Del Oro High School where he first found his passion for sports journalism as the sports anchor during morning news broadcasts. Before coming home, Amil spent time working for New York-based Mediaite as their only sports media writer on staff. He also worked for Bonneville Phoenix as a board operator, primarily for KTAR News 92.3 FM. An avid Kings and Raiders fan, Amil is excited to be back in the state capitol covering the teams he grew up watching and cheering for.

49ers trade up with Eagles, select OL Dominick Puni with 86th overall pick

After trading down at the end of the second round, the 49ers move up to take Kansas’ Dominick Puni. The San Francisco 49ers have selected offensive lineman Dominick Punt with the 84th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft Friday. To do so, SF had to move up right spots with the Philadelphia Eagles, giving […]
4 hours ago

49ers trade back with Chiefs, select CB Renardo Green with 64th overall pick

The 49ers have been known to make out of the box moves, doing so with a bit of creative to select Renardo Green. The San Francisco 49ers selected the Florida State cornerback with the 64th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft Friday night. SF makes the pick after trading back from 63rd overall with […]
5 hours ago

Ricky Pearsall grateful for the opportunity to play for ‘legendary’ 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers got a new weapon for Kyle Shanahan’s offense Thursday, adding Ricky Pearsall to the wide receiver room. In turn, the player is ready to prove them right, excited to be a part of a historic franchise. The first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft conducted his first media availability in Santa […]
7 hours ago

49ers’ brass leaves door open for Aiyuk, Samuel trade

Night 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft was a shocking one for 49ers fans, now adding another wide receiver to the mix. But with that comes decisions, as both Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk appear to be on the trade table now. San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan were transparent […]
12 hours ago

49ers select Florida WR Ricky Pearsall with 31st overall pick

The San Francisco 49ers selected Florida WR Ricky Pearsall with the 31st pick of Thursday's NFL Draft in Detroit.
1 day ago

2024 NFL Draft Recap: Who heard their name called on Night 1?

After months of evaluating draft prospects, studying college tape and taking measurements, the 2024 NFL Draft is finally here! This year’s draft class will likely be headlined by the quarterbacks, with Caleb Williams presumably going first to the Chicago Bears tonight. But with other gunslingers on the board, and a few blue-chip wide receivers, anything […]
1 day ago

Report: 49ers consider trading Samuel or Aiyuk to move into Top 10 of 2024 NFL Draft

It wouldn’t be draft season if there wasn’t a spicy rumor only hours before, and this one involves the 49ers in a big way. Reports emerged Thursday afternoon that the San Francisco 49ers have had conversations about moving wide receiver Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk in an attempt to reach the top 10 of the […]
1 day ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Three Trades inside the Top 10

With the 2024 NFL Draft only hours away, here's a look at how it could go this evening, and who the major trade players are.
2 days ago

Bleacher Report writer navigates trade avenues for the Kings this offseason

Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus joined The Drive Guys to discuss the Kings' upcoming offseason and what they need long-term.
2 days ago

Fred Warner enters new NFL chapter as a father, talks Sorensen hire

Fred Warner enters Year 7 in a different head space after becoming a father in March, adding more fuel to the fire for NFL success.
2 days ago

John Lynch unveils the process of being flexible in the draft

John Lynch has been known to make moves on draft night, one of the reasons why flexibility is a must for him and the 49ers.
2 days ago

Brock Purdy details ‘different’ NFL offseason entering Year 3

QB Brock Purdy enters his second NFL offseason 100% locked in, ready to tackle Year 3 with the San Francisco 49ers.
4 days ago

John Lynch mum on Brandon Aiyuk saga, downplays looming trade rumor

The 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk are at a crossroads entering the draft, with John Lynch not giving much on how talks are going.
4 days ago

49ers 2024 Mock Draft: Will SF make OL a priority?

The 49ers are only a few days away from the 2024 NFL Draft. Here's how it could shake out in Detroit for the Red & Gold.
5 days ago

Ian Eagle says Keon Ellis is an example of being in the right NBA situation

Ian Eagle joined The Drive Guys Friday to preview the Kings-Pelicans matchup and other pressing topics around the game of basketball.
7 days ago

Brandon Aiyuk sparks trade rumors after not reporting to 49ers offseason program

The Brandon Aiyuk saga has had its' ups and downs this offseason. Now less than a week out from the draft, no end date is in sight.
7 days ago

Sacramento Republic FC to host Monterey Bay in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32

It’s officially official: The Sacramento Republic will host their debut match in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup next month. Sacramento Republic FC announced Thursday that they will be hosting their draw in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, May 7th. The Quails will make their 2024 cup debut against fellow […]
8 days ago

Athletic writer says Kings need to force Pelicans off three-point line

The Athletic's Hunter Patterson shares his thoughts on what the Kings should do to prevent the Pelicans from winning Friday.
8 days ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Who’s the first non-quarterback drafted?

The 2024 NFL Draft is about a week away, so naturally, it's time to mock it out! Here's our 2024 Mock Draft for the entire first round.
9 days ago

Sacramento Republic FC captain Rodrigo Lopez named to USL Championship Week 6 Team of the Week

Sacramento Republic FC captain Rodrigo Lopez was named to the USL Championship Week 6 Team of the Week Tuesday.
9 days ago

Jerry Reynolds is cautiously optimistic about Friday against the Pelicans

Jerry Reynolds joined The Drive Guys Wednesday to discuss Kings-Pelicans ahead of Friday and what's next for Sacramento.
9 days ago

Report: Zion Williamson out vs. Kings for play-in game Friday

News broke Wednesday morning that Zion Williamson will not be available for NO's matchup with the Kings Friday.
10 days ago

Reunion: 49ers sign WR/PR Trent Taylor to one-year deal

The 49ers have signed WR/PR Trent Taylor to a one-year deal Tuesday, bringing him back to The Bay after three years apart.
10 days ago

49ers Brock Purdy shoots down critics on The Pat McAfee Show

Brock Purdy made an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show Tuesday, having to address the haters one more time entering Year 3.
11 days ago