Frankie Cartoscelli

Author Name: Franklin Cartoscelli Bio: Franklin 'Frankie' Cartoscelli is Sactown Sports 1140's Lead Editor, Sacramento Kings beat writer and co-host of the Return of the Roar podcast. Professional Background: Worked in professional sports since 2017, including stops with the Sacramento Kings and Sacramento Republic FC. Career Milestones: Covering Kings basketball, Major League Baseball, NBA Summer League, NBA All-Star Games, and the NBA Playoffs. Areas of Expertise: On-air contributions, long and short-form stories for the website, reporting stories and breaking news, running social media for Sactown Sports 1140. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-cartoscelli-175063158 Twitter/X: @FCartoscelli3

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | 11 minutes ago
Raiders’ 3-1 start shows a team ahead of schedule

Sam Warren breaks down Kirk Cousins’ strong start, Fernando Mendoza’s mentorship, the Raiders’ run-game struggles & their deadline approach.
NBA | 2 hours ago
Carmichael Dave: Nique Clifford could be an under-the-radar Kings breakout

Nique Clifford impressed with 23 points and nine rebounds in the Kings' preseason opener, strengthening his case for a bigger role in Year 2.
NBA | 3 hours ago
Sacramento has familiar concerns after Preseason opener

Matt George breaks down the Sacramento Kings' preseason loss to the Lakers, including Darius Acuff's debut, defensive struggles & key takeaways.
NBA | 3 hours ago
Darius Acuff Jr. has clear takeaway after Kings’ preseason debut

Darius Acuff Jr. discusses his 19-point preseason debut, the Kings' loss to the Lakers, defensive struggles & what he learned in Monday's action.
NBA | 16 hours ago
Acuff impresses in preseason debut, but Lakers steamroll Kings

Darius Acuff Jr. put on a show in his preseason debut, but the Sacramento Kings lost big to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night at G1C.
NFL | Oct 5, 2026
Kyle Shanahan 49ers injury updates ahead of Seahawks showdown

Kyle Shanahan provided several 49ers injury updates and looked ahead to Sunday's NFC West matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
NFL | Oct 5, 2026
Barrows: Behind the 49ers’ 4-0 start to the season

The Athletic’s Matt Barrows breaks down the 49ers’ 4-0 start, George Kittle’s big touchdown, Brock Purdy’s playmaking & much more.
NFL | Oct 5, 2026
Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet won’t play vs. 49ers

Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet will get work in team drills during practice this week but won't play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
NFL | Oct 5, 2026
Report: 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk (knee) could miss ‘couple’ weeks

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk could miss "a couple of weeks" after hyperextending his knee in Sunday's win against the Denver Broncos, ESPN reported Monday.
NFL | Oct 5, 2026
George Kittle looks like himself again in 49ers’ Week 4 win

George Kittle caught four passes for 70 yards and a touchdown as the 49ers improved to 4-0 with a 24-14 win over the Broncos.
NBA | Oct 2, 2026
Jerry Reynolds: Why the Sacramento Kings could outperform low win projections

Jerry Reynolds breaks down Sacramento Kings training camp, Ben Simmons, Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford & why he expects them to surprise.
NFL | Oct 1, 2026
49ers promote veteran WR Brandin Cooks to active roster

The 49ers promoted veteran WR Brandin Cooks to the active roster, signed Malik Turner to the practice squad and released KhaDarel Hodge.
NBA | Oct 1, 2026
Doug Christie: Nothing I read about Ben Simmons was true

Doug Christie praised Ben Simmons after Day 3 of Kings training camp, highlighting his leadership, competitiveness and return to the NBA after a year away.
NFL | Oct 1, 2026
Mark Schlereth: What the 49ers must do to beat Denver

Mark Schlereth previews 49ers-Broncos, breaking down San Francisco’s run game, Brock Purdy, Trent Williams and Denver’s early-game struggles.
NFL | Sep 30, 2026
ESPN’s Nick Wagoner: Brock Purdy is playing at an MVP level

ESPN’s Nick Wagoner breaks down Brock Purdy’s MVP-level start, the 49ers’ 3-0 record and what to expect against the Broncos in Week 4.
NCAA | Sep 30, 2026
UC Davis HC Tim Plough expects the Aggies to bounce back

UC Davis head coach Tim Plough discusses taking accountability after the Montana loss and looks ahead to facing Eastern Washington.
NBA | Sep 30, 2026
Nique Clifford reveals biggest focus for Year 2 with Sacramento

Nique Clifford discusses his rookie lessons, offseason development, consistency & defensive goals entering his 2nd season with Sacramento.
NBA | Sep 29, 2026
Keegan Murray wants to take the next step in 2026-27

Keegan Murray discusses his injury-plagued 2025-26 season, his recovery, potential for a bigger offensive role & his goals for the Kings.
NBA | Sep 29, 2026
Zach LaVine says he has ‘a lot left in the tank’ ahead of 13th season

Zach LaVine discusses his 13th NBA season, leadership role with the Sacramento Kings, motivation, last season’s struggles, and much more.
NBA | Sep 29, 2026
Ben Simmons is ready for a fresh start in Sacramento

Ben Simmons discusses his time away from basketball, joining the Sacramento Kings, his love of the game, Australian roots and passion for fishing.
NBA | Sep 29, 2026
Mark Jones expects big things from Acuff, healthy Kings in 2026-27

Mark Jones joins The Drive Guys to discuss his Sacramento Kings’ optimism, Ben Simmons, Darius Acuff, Domantas Sabonis, & more.
NBA | Sep 29, 2026
Doug Christie: Kings have ‘every opportunity’ to build a new identity

Doug Christie discusses the Sacramento Kings’ lessons from a 22-60 season, voluntary workouts, Acuff Jr., Sabonis and much more.
NFL | Sep 29, 2026
Barrows: 49ers’ 3-0 start comes with growing injury concerns

Matt Barrows joins Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to discuss the 49ers’ 3-0 start, injury concerns, Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel and more.
NBA | Sep 28, 2026
Domantas Sabonis has his eyes on a bounce-back season

Domantas Sabonis discusses his knee recovery, increased leadership role, Darius Acuff Jr., Ben Simmons and the Kings’ offensive direction.