Lead Editor & Kings Beat Writer

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

SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 19, 2023
What’s next for the Sacramento Kings following Summer League?

Now that NBA Summer League has come and gone, what's next for the Sacramento Kings? Let's take a look at what's coming up for Sacramento.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 19, 2023
Flores, Doval push San Francisco Giants’ winning streak to seven

Thanks to Wilmer Flores and Camilo Doval, the San Francisco Giants picked up its seventh-straight win on Tuesday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 19, 2023
Gary Gerould on the Sacramento Kings’ offseason moves

Gary Gerould, legendary broadcaster for the Sacramento Kings, joined the show to break down the team's moves this summer & much more.
NBA | Jul 18, 2023
Return of the Roar: Reflecting on the Sacramento Kings’ Summer League

Summer League is in the books! Chris & Frankie sat down to recap the Sacramento Kings' performance in Las Vegas & much more!
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 18, 2023
Sacramento Kings reach agreement with Nerlens Noel

The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement with free agent center Nerlens Noel on a one-year, $3.1 million deal, per ESPN.
OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Jul 18, 2023
Is there any hope that baseball can be saved in Oakland?

Former Athletics infielder and current analyst for NBC Sports Shooty Babitt joined the show to discuss the future of baseball in Oakland.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 17, 2023
SF Giants return from break in sweeping fashion

The San Francisco Giants returned from the All-Star break with a bang as they completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 17, 2023
Stephen Curry heard ‘Light The Beam’ chants during American Century Championship

Stephen Curry says he heard Kings fans in full force during the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe on Sunday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 15, 2023
Sacramento Kings wrap up Summer League with win over Bucks

The Sacramento Kings put the finishing touches on its Summer League schedule with a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.
MLB | Jul 14, 2023
Is Shohei Ohtani destined to join the Seattle Mariners next season?

Will Shohei Ohtani join the Seattle Mariners this offseason? Seth Everett joined Sactown Sports 1140 to discuss the phenom's future.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 14, 2023
Jordan Ford on how meaningful it would be to sign with the Kings

Folsom native and Sacramento Kings Summer League guard Jordan Ford sat down with Sactown Sports 1140 to talk all things hoops!
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 14, 2023
SF Giants set to open up second half in Pittsburgh

The San Francisco Giants will open up the second half of the season on Friday night when they face the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 13, 2023
Edwards, Ford lead Sacramento Kings to win over T-Wolves

Kessler Edwards had a bounce-back performance during the Sacramento Kings' win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 13, 2023
San Francisco Giants release 2024 regular season schedule

The San Francisco Giants released its 2024 regular season schedule on Thursday. You can see the entire schedule here!
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 13, 2023
Laying out the second half of the season for the SF Giants

What lies ahead for the San Francisco Giants? Let's take a look at some critical upcoming series during the second half of the season.
NBA | Jul 13, 2023
Will Damian Lillard & James Harden be traded?

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Jason Ross & JayMarzz on Thursday to share the latest intel on Damian Lillard & James Harden's trade requests
MLB | Jul 12, 2023
Giants, Athletics represent Bay Area at MLB All-Star Game

The San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics were represented well during Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game in Seattle.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 12, 2023
Update: Domantas Sabonis did not have surgery to repair thumb

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis did no have surgery on his right hand, after reports came out saying he did.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 12, 2023
Neemias Queta ruled out for remainder of NBA Summer League

Restricted free agent center Neemias Queta has been ruled out for the remainder of NBA Summer League due to a right foot injury.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 11, 2023
San Francisco Giants rookie Heliot Ramos named PCL Player of the Week

San Francisco Giants rookie outfielder Heliot Ramos was named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week on Monday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 11, 2023
Bobby Gerould on how Colby Jones has looked during NBA Summer League

NBA Draft analyst Bobby Gerould joined Jason & Jay to break down Sacramento Kings rookie Colby Jones' NBA Summer League performance.
MLB | Jul 11, 2023
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. mashes his way to Home Run Derby title

For the first time in Home Run Derby history, a father and son hold home run titles following Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s win on Monday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 10, 2023
Rough second quarter dooms Sacramento Kings in loss to Clippers

Colby Jones shined during the Sacramento Kings' Summer League loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
MLB | Jul 10, 2023
2023 Home Run Derby: What you need to know & how to watch

The 2023 Home Run Derby will take place TONIGHT in Seattle! Here's what you need to know and how to watch the action.