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 | Feb 19, 2026
Draft Expert: Kings fans should ‘throw a parade’ if Dybantsa lands in SAC

One NBA Draft expert thinks Sacramento Kings fans should 'throw a parade' if BYU's AJ Dybantsa falls into their lap during this summer's draft.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 19, 2026
Kayte Christensen: What the Final Stretch Means for the Kings’ Young Core

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Jason Ross to lay out why the final stretch of the season is important for the young core.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 19, 2026
Could Adam Silver abolish the NBA Draft?

NBA commissioner Adam Silver feels the league has crossed a line when it comes to tanking. Could the league look to abolish the draft & lottery?
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Feb 19, 2026
Bob Melvin Returns to the Athletics in front office role

Former Athletics manager Bob Melvin is back with the organization, joining in a front office role that will begin during the upcoming 2026 season.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 19, 2026
49ers set for record-setting travel in 2026

With stops planned for Australia and Mexico City, the San Francisco 49ers are on track to set a record during the 2026 regular season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 18, 2026
Report: Domantas Sabonis (knee) had season-ending surgery

The Sacramento Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis (knee) for the remainder of the regular season after the center underwent surgery.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Feb 18, 2026
Why Sacramento State Is Paying a Record Price to Move to the FBS

Yahoo! Sports' Ross Dellenger joined Jason Ross to share his thoughts on why Sacramento State football made its aggressive bid to join the FBS.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 18, 2026
49ers to host Regular Season Game in Mexico City in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers will host a regular season game at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City during the upcoming 2026 regular season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 17, 2026
Can the Kings avoid making unfortunate franchise history?

The Sacramento Kings have been around for a long time--over 100 years as a franchise--but they have never lost more than 14-straight games.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 17, 2026
Sacramento Kings land at bottom of CBS’ NBA Front Office Rankings

The Sacramento Kings have been ranked dead-last among NBA front offices as they prepare to begin the final stretch of the regular season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 17, 2026
What Zach LaVine’s absence means for the Kings’ final stretch

The Sacramento Kings will be without Zach LaVine for the remainder of the regular season, but that could open doors for some younger players.
NFL | Feb 17, 2026
How the NFL’s Franchise Tag Window Works

The NFL franchise tag window is underway, lasting the next two weeks as we inch closer to the start of the offseason. So... How does it work?
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Feb 17, 2026
Sacramento State AD on move to FBS: Is a new stadium on the way?

Sacramento State football is heading to the FBS! Sac State AD Mark Orr joined Jason Ross to lay out what this change means for the program.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Feb 17, 2026
SF Giants Injury Updates: Pitchers on the mend

Spring Training games are set to begin in the coming days for the San Francisco Giants, but they will be missing some arms as play gets underway.
MLB | Feb 17, 2026
As labor talks loom, Tony Clark resigns from role as MLBPA director

MLBPA executive director Tony Clark is resigning from his position mere months before a potential lockout, according to multiple media reports.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Feb 16, 2026
FBS Bound: Sacramento State football to join Mid-American Conference

Sacramento State football is finally set to make the leap to the FBS. The Hornets are set to join the Mid-American Conference and leave the Big Sky.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Feb 16, 2026
Reports: Raiders elevating Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator

Rob Leonard is being promoted by the Las Vegas Raiders to defensive coordinator under new head coach Klint Kubiak, per multiple reports.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Feb 13, 2026
Report: Raiders hire Mike McCoy as assistant head coach

First-time head coach Klint Kubiak is hiring veteran Mike McCoy as assistant head coach with the Las Vegas Raiders, per NFL Network.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 12, 2026
Are the Sacramento Kings in the driver’s seat for a top-five NBA Draft pick?

The Sacramento Kings are in the midst of their longest losing streak in franchise history. At this point, they should keep stacking losses until April.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Feb 12, 2026
A glance at the Athletics’ roster as Spring Training begins

Let's take a look at where things stand with the Athletics roster as Spring Training begins ahead of an important 2026 season for the green & gold.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 12, 2026
Sam Amick on the NBA’s growing tanking problem

The Sacramento Kings have aspirations of securing a top Draft pick this summer, but they aren't alone. Is the league's tanking problem growing?
UC DAVIS | Feb 12, 2026
UC Davis Announces Contract Extension For Football Head Coach Tim Plough

The UC Davis Aggies have announced a contract extension for football head coach Tim Plough, which runs through the 2031 regular season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 11, 2026
How Market Size Impacts The Sacramento Kings & Tanking

Does market size factor into the Sacramento Kings' ability to build a sustainable product? Here's why other teams are in a better spot to build.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Feb 11, 2026
A look at the SF Giants’ roster as Spring Training gets underway

The San Francisco Giants have reported for Spring Training. Here's a look at where things stand for the roster as pitchers and catchers report.