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 | Mar 31, 2026
M&K: Why Doug Christie should return as head coach in 2026-27

Sactown Sports' The Matt & Kayla Show discuss the future of Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie as the regular season winds down.
NFL | Mar 31, 2026
Las Vegas to host Super Bowl LXIII in February 2029

Allegiant Stadium, just off the Las Vegas Strip, will host its second Super Bowl in a six-season span following the 2028 NFL campaign.
NFL | Mar 30, 2026
49ers ‘in no rush’ to remove WR Brandon Aiyuk from roster

The San Francisco 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk are likely heading towards a split, but head coach Kyle Shanahan says nothing is imminent.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 30, 2026
SF Giants trade OF Luis Matos in flurry of roster moves

The San Francisco Giants made a series of moves this week, including the trade of former top prospect Luis Matos to the Milwaukee Brewers.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 30, 2026
49ers Announce Changes To Coaching Staff

The San Francisco 49ers have announced a series of changes to its coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 season, including a new D-Coordinator.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 29, 2026
Jerry Reynolds is High on Darius Acuff Jr.’s NBA Potential

Sacramento Kings legend Jerry Reynolds joined The Drive Guys to discuss why Arkansas PG Darius Acuff Jr. is a player to watch in the NBA Draft.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 29, 2026
3rd-seed Stockton Kings set for NBA G League Playoffs

The reigning NBA G League champion Stockton Kings are set to defend its title when they begin the playoffs this week vs. the Iowa Wolves.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Mar 29, 2026
Barret Robbins, ex-Raider who went missing before Super Bowl, dies

Former Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins, who was best known for disappearing the day before Super Bowl XXXVII, has died. He was 52.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 29, 2026
Blue Jays hit three HRs to finish three-game sweep of A’s

The Athletics suffered a three-game sweep at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays during Opening Weekend as they seek their first win of 2026.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 27, 2026
What is the long-term vision for the Sacramento Kings?

Matt George and Kayla Anderson lay out what the next few seasons could look like for the Sacramento Kings as they look to be competitive again.
NBA | Mar 27, 2026
Report: NBA presents three anti-tanking proposals

Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league is taking an aggressive approach to addressing NBA tanking, with three potential solutions on the table.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 26, 2026
Draft Analyst on why Darryn Peterson has slipped to 4th in his Mock Draft

Bobby Gerould joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to explain why Kansas guard Darryn Peterson has fallen out of his top-3 in his mock draft.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 26, 2026
Sam Amick questions NBA awards rules as 65-game policy backfires

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to share his thoughts on the NBA award rules & potential draft lottery changes.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 26, 2026
49ers to Open 2026 Season vs. Rams in Melbourne, Australia

The San Francisco 49ers will kick off the 2026 season by heading halfway across the world for a historic opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 26, 2026
Darius Acuff Jr. Drawing Impressive Pro Comparisons Amid Draft Climb

Potential top-ten NBA Draft pick and Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. is drawing some impressive pro comparisons as his draft stock rises..
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 25, 2026
Kayte Christensen: Injuries have led to opportunity for Sacramento

NBC Sports California's Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to share her thoughts on all things Sacramento Kings.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Mar 25, 2026
Welcome to the FBS: Sacramento State releases 2026 schedule

Sacramento State football has released its 2026 schedule as the program makes the leap from the FCS to the FBS in the Mid-American Conference
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Mar 25, 2026
Everything you need to know about the New Republic FC Stadium

Republic Stadium is now planned to sit 20,000-plus fans. Here's everything that you need to know about the planned home of Republic FC.
NBA | Mar 25, 2026
NBA gets OK to explore Las Vegas, Seattle expansion

The NBA Board of Governors gave the league approval to begin exploring bids for potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 24, 2026
Arkansas Analyst: Darius Acuff Jr. is one of the best CBB players I’ve ever seen

Darius Acuff Jr. has turned heads during March Madness, but can the Arkansas freshman make the transition to the NBA? One analyst thinks so.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 24, 2026
49ers bring back RB Patrick Taylor Jr.

The San Francisco 49ers announced a few roster moves this week, including the re-signing of veteran running back Patrick Taylor Jr.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Mar 24, 2026
New Sacramento Republic FC stadium to be built as 20,000-seat venue

BIG Update: The new Sacramento Republic FC stadium will now seat 20,000-plus in an announcement that was shared by the team this week.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 24, 2026
Kings Injury Updates: Nique Clifford to miss some time

The Sacramento Kings provided injury updates on rookie wing Nique Clifford and veteran guard Killian Hayes as the injury bug continues to bite.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 24, 2026
NL West Preview: Can the SF Giants challenge the Dodgers?

Can anyone challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West this season? With Opening Day this week, let's preview each team in the division.