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

NFL | Jul 9, 2026
49ers QB Brock Purdy ranked 85th in NFL’s Top-100 for 2026

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was ranked among the top-100 players in the NFL for the 2026 season. How high was Purdy ranked?
NBA | Jul 8, 2026
Sacramento Kings release Las Vegas Summer League roster

The Sacramento Kings have released its roster for the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League, with action set to tip off this week at UNLV.
NFL | Jul 8, 2026
49ers sign 4th-round draft pick DL Gracen Halton

The 49ers signed fourth-round pick Gracen Halton to his rookie deal, completing contracts for all eight of San Francisco's 2026 draft selections.
NCAA | Jul 8, 2026
UC Davis Football Announces 2026 Start Times

UC Davis football has announced all of its start times for the upcoming 2026 regular season! Here's when the Aggies will be taking the gridiron.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 8, 2026
A’s still waiting on key pieces to return as slide continues

The Athletics provided key injury updates on Tyler Soderstrom, Luis Severino, Denzel Clarke and more as the club looks to snap its recent skid.
NBA | Jul 8, 2026
NBA salary cap expert believes the Kings can still land Jonathan Kuminga

Spotrac's Keith Smith believes the Sacramento Kings can create enough financial flexibility to land free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga.
MLB | Jul 7, 2026
SF Giants Injury Updates: Chapman, Bader & more

The San Francisco Giants released a series of medical updates on Monday that could significantly impact the club’s direction over the next month.
NBA | Jul 7, 2026
Dylan Cardwell believes Darius Acuff Jr. is a ‘generational’ talent

Sacramento's Dylan Cardwell praised Darius Acuff Jr. after the California Classic, calling the seventh overall pick a "generational player."
NBA | Jul 6, 2026
California Classic Day 3: Acuff, Kings go 3-0 at California Classic

Darius Acuff Jr. and the Sacramento Kings completed a 3-0 run at the California Classic with a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
NBA | Jul 6, 2026
NBA Draft expert impressed by Acuff, Sharp during California Classic

Darius Acuff Jr. earned praise from one NBA Draft analyst after the California Classic, while Emanuel Sharp continues to impress defensively.
NFL | Jul 6, 2026
49ers sign 3rd round draft Pick DL Romello Height

The San Francisco 49ers have officially signed third-round draft pick Romello Height to his four-year rookie contract, the team announced Monday.
NBA | Jul 6, 2026
Emanuel Sharp says the Kings have ‘a great, great fanbase’

Emanuel Sharp praised Kings fans after Sacramento's California Classic win, calling them the engine behind the team following another solid outing.
NBA | Jul 6, 2026
Kings, DeMar DeRozan part ways following two seasons

Following months of speculation, the Sacramento Kings & veteran wing DeMar DeRozan have officially parted ways. DeRozan is now a free agent
NFL | Jul 6, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk takes Instagram swipe at Jayden Daniels

San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk took public jabs at Washington QB Jayden Daniels over the weekend as his strange offseason rolls on.
NBA | Jul 5, 2026
California Classic Day 2: Acuff sits, Sharp shines in Kings win

The Sacramento Kings were without 7th pick Darius Acuff Jr. on Sunday, but were still able to secure a win as the California Classic continued.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 5, 2026
Langeliers, Kurtz elected to 2026 MLB All-Star Game

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers and first baseman Nick Kurtz are set to start the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia on July 13th.
NBA | Jul 5, 2026
Jerry Reynolds is surprised more NBA teams aren’t interested in Domantas Sabonis

Sacramento Kings legend Jerry Reynolds joined Sactown Sports' The Drive Guys to share his thoughts on Domantas Sabonis' quiet trade market.
NBA | Jul 4, 2026
California Classic Day 1: Acuff brushes off rough start, Clifford comes up clutch

Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. struggled in his California Classic debut, but Nique Clifford shined in the clutch at Golden 1 Center.
NBA | Jul 2, 2026
Sacramento Kings sign Daeqwon Plowden to two-year deal

Daeqwon Plowden is returning to the Sacramento Kings on a two-year, $5.1 million contract after emerging as a rotation player in 2025-26.
NBA | Jul 1, 2026
Sacramento Kings sign SG Adam Flagler to two-way contract

The Sacramento Kings have signed former Oklahoma City Thunder guard Adam Flagler to a two-way contract, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.
NBA | Jul 1, 2026
Amick: Sabonis may remain with Kings, Pistons uninterested in Duren swap

Domantas Sabonis appears likely to remain with the Kings as talks with Detroit stall, while Charlotte and Toronto have moved in other directions.
NBA | Jul 1, 2026
Kings sign forward Jonathan Mogbo to two-way deal

The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement with forward Jonathan Mogbo on a two-way contract, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.
NBA | Jul 1, 2026
2026 NBA Cup: Who will the Kings face in Group Play?

Sacramento's NBA Cup group is set. See the Kings' path, every group in the 2026 NBA Cup and the key dates for the in-season tournament.
NBA | Jun 30, 2026
Kings GM Scott Perry: Why Darius Acuff Jr. was Sacramento’s main target

Kings GM Scott Perry explains why Sacramento drafted Darius Acuff Jr. at No. 7, praising his scoring, playmaking, shooting and leadership potential.