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 3, 2023Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch want continuity with next 49ers’ DC
The San Francisco 49ers will take a calculated approach with their next DC hire, hoping to reinvent the success of the 2022 season.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 2, 2023Former 49ers’ DC DeMeco Ryans is ‘fired up’ for dream job with Houston Texans
Former 49ers' DC DeMeco Ryans was introduced as the Houston Texans' head coach Thursday, thankful for his time in San Francisco.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 2, 2023John Lynch appreciates Nick Bosa for having a ‘chill’ approach to offseason contract talks
With a massive payday on the horizon, 49ers' GM John Lynch is thrilled with DE Nick Bosa having a relaxed role in offseason contract negotiations.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 2, 2023Kyle Shanahan expects Trent Williams to be back next season for 49ers
When 49ers' OT Trent Williams declined to commit to his NFL future Tuesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan took that as player fatigue more than anything.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 1, 202349ers’ Jimmie Ward reveals story behind positional switch on IG Live
49ers' safety Jimmie Ward took to Instagram Live Tuesday night, revealing the conversation he had with Kyle Shanahan about his position change.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 1, 2023John Lynch commits to being GM of the 49ers for 2023: ‘I plan on being here’
49ers' GM John Lynch recommitted to his post in San Francisco Wednesday, vowing to not rest until he delivers a championship to the Bay Area.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 1, 2023Kyle Shanahan axes idea of Jimmy G return next season: ‘I don’t see any scenario of that’
The 49ers will not be bringing QB Jimmy Garoppolo back to the Bay Area in 2023, said Kyle Shanahan, ending a six-year tenure in San Francisco.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 1, 2023Nick Bosa is ‘not necessarily’ focused on being the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL
49ers' defensive end Nick Bosa revealed Tuesday that he would like to stay with the Red & Gold after his rookie deal is up in 2024.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 31, 202349ers’ Christian McCaffrey named to first Pro Bowl since 2019
49ers' RB Christian McCaffrey has officially been named to the second Pro Bowl of his career, last making the game in 2019.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 31, 2023Report: 49ers request interview with Steve Wilks for DC vacancy
On the same day that DeMeco Ryans leaves, the 49ers will look to interview Steve Wilks for their vacant DC position.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 31, 2023Report: 49ers’ DC DeMeco Ryans named new HC of the Houston Texans
DeMeco Ryans has been named as the next head coach of the Houston Texans Tuesday, leaving the 49ers after two seasons as the defensive coordinator.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 31, 202349ers QB Trey Lance says he’ll be fully cleared for football in 3-4 weeks
While Brock Purdy is on the mend, fellow 49ers' QB Trey Lance is nearing a return to full football activities in the next month.
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LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Jan 31, 2023Derek Carr selected to 4th Pro Bowl amidst trade rumors
Las Vegas Raiders' QB Derek Carr has been named to the Pro Bowl roster for the AFC Tuesday, the fourth selection of his career.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 31, 2023Five of the biggest questions for the 49ers this offseason
The 49ers' promising 2022 season ended in heartbreak and more questions than answers. Here are some of the biggest questions for the Red & Gold.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 30, 2023Report: 49ers QB Brock Purdy tore UCL in NFC Championship, MRI confirms
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a complete tear to his UCL in his right elbow Sunday, according to multiple reports.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 30, 202349ers Nick Bosa reflects on sideline injury: ‘That was kind of a sign of a rough day’
Nick Bosa and the 49ers had a rough day in Philly Sunday. Losing your starting QB is one thing, but getting hurt on the sideline too? That's a bad day.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 29, 2023Disaster for the 49ers: Lose Brock Purdy, then lose NFC Championship to Eagles
The 49ers' unbeaten run came to a screeching halt in Philly, losing their quarterbacks, and then their season to the Philadelphia Eagles.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 29, 202349ers Brock Purdy injured, Josh Johnson replaces him in NFC Championship game
Everything that could have gone wrong, did for the San Francisco 49ers to start the NFC Championship game…
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 29, 202349ers RB Elijah Mitchell INACTIVE for NFC Championship game
No RB Elijah Mithcell for the 49ers Sunday, missing the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a groin injury.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 28, 2023How to watch 49ers v. Eagles NFC Championship game: TV channel, start time
The 49ers could be heading back to the Super Bowl, but first, they have to beat the Eagles on the road. Here's how to catch the action.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 27, 2023Brock Purdy looks forward to playing on the road in Philly: ‘You love to go in those environments’
49ers QB Brock Purdy is ready for his first road playoff game in the NFL, looking forward to silencing the doubters in Philly this weekend.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 27, 2023Kyle Shanahan says RB Elijah Mitchell is questionable for NFC Championship game
The 49ers could be without RB Elijah Mitchell Sunday in Philly, officially questionable with a groin injury. Kyle Shanahan said CMC is good to go.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 27, 202349ers’ DC DeMeco Ryans emerges as ‘top candidate’ for Texans’ HC job, reports say
Only a day after the Denver reports, 49ers' defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans could be the next head coach of the Houston Texans as well.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 27, 2023Christian McCaffrey and his impact on the 49ers’ run game
Dealing with a calf injury all week, 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey missed his second consecutive practice Thursday. He still plans to give it a go Sunday.