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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NFL | Oct 17, 2022WR Robbie Anderson Traded to Arizona Cardinals; Brown Potentially Out for the Season
Carolina Panthers WR Robbie Anderson has been traded to the Arizona Cardinals Monday, in exhange for a 2024 sixth-round pick.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 16, 2022Injuries & Mistakes Allow Falcons to Stomp 49ers, 28-14
The San Francisco 49ers suffered their third loss of the season Sunday, dominated by the Atlanta Falcons while taking more injuries to the defense.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 16, 2022Nick Bosa INACTIVE for Week 6 at Atlanta
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is inactive for Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 16, 2022How to Watch 49ers v. Falcons Week 6: TV Channel, Start Time
Heading into Week 6 of the NFL regular season, the 49ers sit atop the NFC West at 3-2.…
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 14, 2022Kyle Shanahan says Bosa Questionable, Verrett Stays on PUP List for Week 6
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed DE Nick Bosa is questionable for Week 6, setting up a game-time decision Sunday in Atlanta.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 14, 202249ers Nick Bosa Returns to the Practice Field Friday
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (groin) returned to practice field Friday, giving hope he'll play in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 14, 2022The Tevin Coleman Resurgence: What His Role Could Be for the 49ers Going Forward
RB Tevin Coleman is back in the red & gold after a year and a half away from The Bay, so what could his role look like in Week 6?
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 13, 2022DeMeco Ryans Reflects on Moseley Injury; Keys to Stopping Atlanta Thursday
49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans knows it'll be a challenge replacing Emmanuel Moseley this week, but hopes to get this win for the injured cornerback.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 13, 2022Jimmy Garoppolo Praises Teammates, Camaraderie Ahead of Week 6
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo spent this week's presser praising his teammates and the work they've done through the first five weeks of the season.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 13, 2022Nick Bosa Misses Second Consecutive Practice Thursday
San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa (groin) is not present for the team's second practice of the week Thursday.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 12, 2022Why 49ers Players, Coaches Prefer Grass Fields Over Turf
The San Francisco 49ers suffered injuries Sunday in North Carolina, raising questions on playing surfaces across the league.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 12, 2022Return of the Empire: The Injury Bug Bites the 49ers Yet Again
Return of the Empire Podcast Week 6: Can the San Francisco 49ers overcome massive injuries to their elite defense?
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 12, 202249ers Arik Armstead, Jimmie Ward Set to Miss Week 6 Against Atlanta
Not a great start to the week for the 49ers as DT Arik Armstead and S Jimmie Ward have already been ruled out for Week 6 at Atlanta.
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NFL | Oct 11, 2022Reports Say NFL to Discuss Roughing the Passer Calls After 2022 Season
After a weekend of controversial calls on the gridiron, the NFL's competition committee will look to mull over…
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 11, 20223 Positives for the 49ers from Week 5 at Carolina
The 49ers dominated the Panthers, 37-15, despite taking multiple hits to their defense Sunday. Nevertheless, there were a lot of positives from Week 5 on both sides of the ball.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 10, 2022Kyle Shanahan Confirms Injuries, Says Jimmie Ward Could Play With Broken Left Hand
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that several key members of the team could miss time from injuries sustained Sunday.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 10, 2022Defensive Musical Chairs: Who Could Step in for the 49ers Injured Players?
The 49ers suffered devastating injuires on defense during Sunday's win in Carolina, but who will step up in the meantime?
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 9, 202249ers Survive Injuries to Dominate Carolina with 37-15 Win on the Road
A Week 5 win over the Carolina Panthers may prove costly for the 49ers, losing a number of key members of the defense Sunday.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 9, 202249ers Inactives for Week 5 at Carolina; S Jimmie Ward Ruled Out With Hand Injury
49ers safety Jimmie Ward (hamstring) is officially active for Week 5 at Carolina, marking his first game of the 2022 regular season.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 8, 2022How to Watch 49ers v. Panthers Week 5: TV channel, start time
The 49ers and their top-ranked defense will look to hold Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey as they shoot for an above .500 record.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 8, 2022A Division of 2-2 Teams: How the NFC West Could Foil the 49ers’ Postseason Plans
The NFC West is full of 2-2 teams with the 49ers holding a slight edge over their rivals. But could divisional competition put pressure on San Francisco down the stretch of the regular season?
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 7, 2022Return of the Empire: Can the 49ers Defense Carry the Offense?
Can the San Francisco 49ers build off their Week 4 win in Week 5 or will they hit another roadblock in Charlotte?
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 7, 2022Kyle Shanahan Announces Jason Verrett Out Week 5, Jimmie Ward Activated
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Friday that CB Jason Verrett will remain out for Week 5's clash against the Carolina Panthers.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 7, 202249ers Kyle Shanahan Says Arik Armstead Out For Week 5 at Panthers
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on KNBR Friday that DT Arik Armstead will be out for Week 5's road trip to Carolina.