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

NBA | Jun 25, 2020
Farewell, VC: After An Illustrious Career, Vince Carter Retires

The eight-time All-Star played in 22 seasons--the most in NBA history--for eight teams
NBA | Jun 25, 2020
Buddy Hield, Alex Len And Jabari Parker Test Positive For COVID-19

All three players will reportedly aim to be cleared by the season's resumption next month
NEWS | Jun 24, 2020
Epidemiologist Zach Binney Joins The Doug Christie Show To Discuss The Return Of Sports

Binney joined the show to discuss how sports can return in a manner that is safe for all players and personnel
NBA | Jun 23, 2020
Sacramento Kings To Sign Corey Brewer For Remainder Of Season

Brewer played in 24 games for Sacramento during the 2018-19 season
MLB | Jun 23, 2020
MLB Reportedly Implements 60 Game Season For 2020

The Players Association has been asked if they can report to Spring Training by July 1st and sign off on health and safety protocols
NBA | Jun 22, 2020
Free Agency Possibilities For The Sacramento Kings

With the season restart approaching, Sacramento has one open roster spot to fill for their postseason push
FOOTBALL | Jun 19, 2020
Two-Time SEC Coach Of The Year Bill Curry Joins The Doug Christie Show

The former head coach joined the show to talk football, leadership and much more
MLB | Jun 18, 2020
On This Date: Explosive Sixth Inning Leads Athletics To Blowout Win Over O’s

One year ago today, Oakland poured 16 runs on Baltimore in a blowout at the Coliseum
NBA | Jun 17, 2020
NBA Releases Information And Protocols For Orlando ‘Bubble’ Site

The league issued a 100-page safety plan to the 22 teams that will be traveling to the Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort
MLB | Jun 16, 2020
June 16, 2017: Chapman’s First Career Hit Propels A’s Past Yankees

Three years ago today, rookie infielder Matt Chapman delivered a late go-ahead single to lead the A's to a 7-6 win over New York
MLB | Jun 15, 2020
LISTEN: Royals Broadcaster Rex Hudler’s Interview On The Doug Christie Show

Kansas City Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler joined The Doug Christie Show with Jason Ross last week to talk baseball and more!
MLB | Jun 15, 2020
On This Date: Davis’ Walk-Off Single Lifts A’s Over Yankees In Thriller

Three years ago today, the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics had a back-and-forth affair that ended with a walk-off win for the A's
MLB | Jun 12, 2020
On This Date: Moss Hits Two Home Runs In Win Over Yankees

Seven years ago today, Brandon Moss hit two home runs to lead the Athletics past New York at the Coliseum
NBA | Jun 11, 2020
Sacramento Kings Respond To ESPN Giving Team ‘0% Chance’ Of Making Playoffs

De'Aaron Fox, Richaun Holmes and Harry Giles shared their thoughts on Sacramento's omission from ESPN's playoff predictions
MLB | Jun 10, 2020
On This Date: Chapman’s Eighth Inning Blast Lifts A’s Over Kansas City

Two years ago today, Matt Chapman delivered a go-ahead solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead the Athletics to victory
MLB | Jun 8, 2020
On This Date: Davis’ Two Home Runs Lead A’s Past Royals

Two years ago today, 'Khrush' Davis powered Oakland to a 7-2 win over the Kansas City Royals
UNCATEGORIZED | Jun 5, 2020
Republic FC Head Coach Mark Briggs Joins The Drive

Briggs joined the show to discuss his excitement for the upcoming USL season, his first as head coach for Sacramento
NBA | Jun 4, 2020
Reports: NBA Board Of Governors Approve Resumption Of 2019-20 Season

29 of 30 owners voted in favor of a July 31st return to action at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida
NBA | Jun 3, 2020
First Five: What Is The Best Lineup For The Sacramento Kings?

With the NBA inching closer to a return, let's take a look at the possible scenarios for the Sacramento Kings starting five
MLB | Jun 1, 2020
On This Date: Olson, A’s Beat Royals 16-0 In K.C.

Two years ago today, the Oakland Athletics routed the Kansas City Royals by a whopping 16 runs
NBA | May 28, 2020
Listen To ‘The Last Dance’ Director Jason Hehir’s Exclusive Interview With Carmichael Dave

As the buzz surrounding the 10-part documentary sweeps the nation, Hehir joined the show to discuss his work on studying the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls
SHOWS | May 27, 2020
Catching Up With The Kings: Jon Barry

This week on The Grant Napear Show with Doug Christie, the guys had a chance to catch up with former Sacramento Kings guard Jon Barry
MLB | May 26, 2020
On This Date: Mengden Tosses Complete Game Shutout Against Arizona

Two years ago today, Daniel Mengden silenced the Diamonbacks offense with a complete game shutout performance
SHOWS | May 22, 2020
Sacramento Kings Broadcaster Gary Gerould Joins The Grant Napear Show

G-Man joined the show to catch up with Grant and Doug on what he has been doing to stay busy, the possibility of broadcasting with no fans and much more