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.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 11, 202449ers Ji’Ayir Brown unfazed by Super Bowl LVIII due to resilient road to NFL
49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown isn't afraid of the moment ahead in Super Bowl LVIII, excited by the opportunity for his hard work to pay off.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 10, 202449ers Trent Williams looks to seal fairy-tale moment at Super Bowl LVIII
49ers LT Trent Williams has done a lot of things in his illustrious NFL career, except win the big one. That could change Sunday in Las Vegas.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 9, 202449ers veteran safety group leading the way with big-game experience
The 49ers have two veteran safeties helping out the young guard of DBs for the 49ers, excited for another crack at a Super Bowl.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 9, 2024Kyle Shanahan isn’t worried about family legacy ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
Kyle Shanahan isn't worried about the past or his family's legacy this week, focused on doing what's best for the 49ers solely.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 8, 202449ers great Patrick Willis named to 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
At long last, Patrick Willis is heading to Canton, Ohio. The San Francisco 49ers great has been announced…
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 8, 2024Christian McCaffrey named 2023 AP Offensive Player of the Year
Right before he plays in the biggest game of his football career, Christian McCaffrey earned some more flowers…
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 8, 2024Brandon Aiyuk living out his mother’s dream on the biggest stage with 49ers
While Brandon Aiyuk wasn't a massive fan of the 49ers growing up, his mother was, making his NFL journey all the more sweeter.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 8, 202449ers Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy win FedEx Ground & Air yearly awards
The NFL announced Thursday that Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy are the recipients of the FedEx Ground & Air Player of the Year awards for 2023.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 8, 202449ers Armstead, Kittle limited at first Super Bowl practice Wednesday
The 49ers are as healthy as can be this time off year, with only starters George Kittle and Arik Armstead limited at practice Wednesday.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 7, 2024NFLPA sounds off on poor UNLV practice-field conditions for 49ers
The 49ers may be taking the high road when it comes to their practice field conditions, but the NFL Players Association [NFLPA] certainly is not.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 7, 2024Brock Purdy puts his faith in Christianity to keep cool amongst the chaos
Brock Purdy uses his devotion to religion to stay cool and collected in the heat of battle, something that has rubbed off on the 49ers.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 7, 2024Javon Kinlaw appreciative of bumpy journey with 49ers ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
For the first time in four years, Javon Kinlaw has played in every game for the 49ers, soaking it all in leading up to his first Super Bowl.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 6, 2024How to watch 49ers vs. Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII
The 49ers will face the Chiefs for Super Bowl LVIII, looking to avenge a loss, four years prior, in The Big Game. Here's how to watch.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 6, 2024Kyle Shanahan, 49ers ‘not worried’ about poor practice field conditions
The 49ers and Kyle Shanahan will in fact practice at UNLV this week, despite some safety concerns with the practice field.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 2, 2024Kyle Shanahan calls Patrick Mahomes ‘as hard to beat as anyone’ in NFL history
Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers have a rematch with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs for the Lombardi trophy, a foe he knows all too well.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 1, 2024Jed York: Kyle Shanahan knew Brock Purdy was 49ers best QB in 2022
49ers owner Jed York revealed that Kyle Shanahan told him Brock Purdy was the guy before he took a snap in the NFL.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 1, 202449ers George Kittle will not practice Thursday with toe injury
George Kittle won't practice for the 49ers Thursday, dealing with a minor toe injury stemming from the NFC Championship game.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 31, 2024McCaffrey, Shanahan connection could make history at Super Bowl LVIII
Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Shanahan can continue their fathers' journey of winning Super Bowls together, dating back to 1995.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 31, 2024Shanahan: 49ers defense needs to fix run issues ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
The 49ers have been gashed on the ground for the last two months, needing to turn that around quickly before facing the Chiefs.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 31, 2024Kyle Shanahan hails Brandon Aiyuk catch as one of biggest in 49ers history
Brandon Aiyuk came up with one of the biggest plays of the game last Sunday, giving the jolt for the 49ers to complete the comeback.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 30, 2024Nick Bosa looked to galvanize 49ers defense after first-half debacle
Nick Bosa rallied the troops in the second half to mount a historic comeback over the Lions, now set for a rematch with KC in the Super Bowl.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 29, 2024Kyle Shanahan, 49ers looking to finally ‘get it done’ in Super Bowl LVIII
Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers know their best chance to win a Lombardi Trophy is right now, looking to make the best of the opportunity.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 29, 2024Kyle Shanahan said 49ers mindset shifted at halftime: ‘We’re not going out like this’
Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers were upset with their first-half play Sunday, determined to not go down without a fight against the Lions.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 29, 2024Brock Purdy reflects on football journey after reaching first Super Bowl with 49ers
Brock Purdy will become the 3rd youngest QB to start a Super Bowl in NFL history, small statistic in an already storybook career.