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 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.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Feb 10, 2026
A’s add to pitching staff, sign Civale & Barlow

The Athletics have signed veteran right-handed pitchers Aaron Civale and Scott Barlow to their roster as Spring Training workouts get underway.
NFL | Feb 10, 2026
2026 NFL Draft Order Finalized

The 2026 NFL Draft order has been finalized, two days after the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX. Here's the full order for April's festivities.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 10, 2026
Which Kings players would you protect in an NBA Expansion Draft?

Which Sacramento Kings players would you protect in an NBA Expansion Draft? Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross made their picks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 10, 2026
Just how bad is the Sacramento Kings’ losing streak?

The Sacramento Kings have lost 13 consecutive games. It's happened to the Kings before, but is it the worst skid in franchise history?
MLB | Feb 9, 2026
Pitchers & Catchers report to Spring Training this week

Spring Training begins this week as pitchers & catchers report for workouts. When does your MLB team report to begin prep for the regular season?
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Feb 9, 2026
49ers say DE Keion White shot in ankle, undergoes surgery

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Keion White was shot in the ankle early Monday morning, the team announced Monday.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Feb 9, 2026
A’s trade INF Schuemann to Yankees for RHP Burgos

The Athletics completed a trade that sent infielder Max Schuemann to the New York Yankees in return for right-handed pitcher Luis Burgos.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 9, 2026
Kings F De’Aandre Hunter (eye) to miss some time

Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter will miss some time due to an eye injury that was suffered on Friday night vs. the Los Angeles Clippers.