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 | Aug 13, 2023Trey Lance, backups struggle as 49ers drop first preseason game to the Raiders
The San Francisco 49ers struggled to do anything right Sunday, dropping the first preseason contest to the Las Vegas Raiders, 34-7.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 12, 2023How to watch 49ers at Raiders Preseason game: TV channel, start time
Here's how to watch the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders square off in the their first preseason game of 2023.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 11, 2023Javon Kinlaw vows to put the NFL on notice this season
Javon Kinlaw is back with a leaner, meaner version of himself, determined to put the knee injuries behind him.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 11, 2023Return of the Empire: Recapping 2023 49ers Training Camp
Amil & Nate are back with a new podcast episode, breaking down all things 49ers training camp in Santa Clara.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 11, 2023Kyle Shanahan calls Jimmy Garoppolo the ‘best’ 49ers QB since Steve Young
Kyle Shanahan raved about Jimmy Garoppolo & his 49ers tenure Thursday, saying he's the franchise's best QB in two decades.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 10, 202349ers WR Ray-Ray McCloud suffers broken wrist, out six to eight weeks
The 49ers have been hit with the injury bug once again, most notably losing punt return ace Ray-Ray McCloud to a broken wrist.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 10, 2023Brock Purdy speaks highly of Jimmy Garoppolo after first joint practice
Brock Purdy was very fond of his time with Jimmy Garoppolo on the 49ers last season, helping him become a professional football player.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 10, 202310 Takeaways from San Francisco 49ers training camp
After two weeks of 49ers training camp, we've learned a lot about where the team is at heading into the season. Here are some of the takeaways.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 8, 202349ers rookie TEs making strides in first NFL training camp
Rookies TEs Cameron Latu & Brayden Willis are learning the offense of the 49ers as they go through training camp, with some bumps along the way.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 8, 2023Eight 49ers grace NFL Top 100 list for 2023
Several 49ers have once again cracked the rankings for the NFL's Top 100, culminating with DE Nick Bosa at No. 4 overall.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 7, 2023Ex-Raider Clelin Ferrell calls Vegas tenure ‘blessing’ ahead of joint practices
Despite his struggles, Clelin Ferrell called his time with the Raiders a blessing, hoping to continue growing with the 49ers.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 7, 2023Kyle Shanahan ‘doubts’ Brock Purdy plays in first preseason game at Raiders
Kyle Shanahan is happy with Brock Purdy's progress, but likely won't play him in the team's first preseason game vs. Las Vegas.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 5, 2023Ji’Ayir Brown trying to live up to ‘standard’ of starters in first NFL training camp
Rookie S Ji'Ayir Brown is learning as he goes in Year 1 with the 49ers, trying to hold himself to the team's standards in the secondary.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 4, 2023Trey Lance keeping same pressure on himself entering Year 3 with 49ers
Trey Lance is keeping the same mindset in his approach to the 2023 season, not worried about the depth chart at the moment.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 4, 2023Brock Purdy back to ‘normal’ as workload continues to ramp up in training camp
Friday's practice at 49ers training camp was the longest one yet, pushing the quarterbacks and players for two…
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 4, 202349ers CB Charvarius Ward sets All-Pro goal for 2023 season
Charavrius Ward has lofty expectations for his 2023 season, hoping to be up there with the very best in the cornerback rankings.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 3, 202349ers sign ex-Raiders CB Anthony Averett Thursday
The San Francisco 49ers have added another former Raider, signing CB Anthony Averett to a one-year deal Thursday.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 3, 2023Kyle Shanahan calls Brock Purdy ‘the real deal’ amidst rustiness
Kyle Shanahan is happy with Brock Purdy's progress in training camp, stating that he is no longer concerned with the injury he suffered in January.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 3, 2023Drake Jackson details new commitment to success with 49ers
Drake Jackson is coming into his second NFL year with a new mindset, working tirelessly to make a difference for the 49ers this season.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 1, 2023Deommodore Lenoir sees Brandon Aiyuk as a top-5 WR in the NFL
CB Deommodore Lenoir & WR Brandon Aiyuk have delivered a solid rapport with each other, looking to grow side-by-side on the 49ers.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 31, 2023Arik Armstead on the ‘mental toll’ injuries had on him
Arik Armstead had an injury-plagued first half of the 2022 season, giving details into the mental toll it takes on players.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 31, 2023John Lynch preaches ‘patience’ as Nick Bosa contract talks linger
John Lynch keep things secretive on the Nick Bosa front Monday, only revealing that the team is still working on a new deal for him.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 30, 2023Brandon Aiyuk determined to ‘prove’ his worth entering fourth NFL season
Brandon Aiyuk is turning heads for a second straight training camp, proving his value to the 49ers every chance he gets.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 30, 2023Kyle Shanahan provides updates on Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa
Kyle Shanahan is happy with the progression of QB Brock Purdy, while also giving no timeline on when a deal for Nick Bosa will be done.