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

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 14, 2025
49ers knock off Titans for fourth straight win

Brock Purdy tossed three touchdown passes during the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon in Santa Clara.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Dec 14, 2025
Raiders fall to NFL-worst 2-12 following shutout loss to Eagles

The Las Vegas Raiders fell to an NFL-worst 2-12 on the regular season following Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
UC DAVIS | Dec 14, 2025
UC Davis Football’s Season Comes To End In NCAA FCS Quarterfinals

UC Davis football fell short to Illinois State in the FCS Playoff quarterfinals on Saturday, ending an exciting season of Aggies football.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 12, 2025
Brock Purdy, Cam Ward face off as 49ers host Titans

Brock Purdy and the surging San Francisco 49ers will face Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon at Levi's Stadium.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 12, 2025
Greg Papa on who the 49ers should look to avoid in the postseason

San Francisco 49ers radio voice Greg Papa joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to lay out the current NFC Postseason picture.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 11, 2025
Kings start two rookies during blowout loss to Nuggets

The Sacramento Kings' blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday tied their second-worst 25-game start in franchise history at 6-19.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 11, 2025
Sam Amick: Kings veterans have NOT requested trades

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to dive into the trade chatter that is currently surrounding the Sacramento Kings.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Dec 11, 2025
Athletics acquire INF Justin Riemer from Red Sox

The Athletics and Boston Red Sox made a trade during this week's MLB Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 11, 2025
Nuggets, Kings clash for 4th time in 6 weeks

The Sacramento Kings will return home on Thursday night for another matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets at Golden 1 Center.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Dec 10, 2025
Report: SF Giants “in” on potential Freddy Peralta trade

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal says the San Francisco Giants are among several teams who are "in" on trading for Brewers ace Freddy Peralta.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 10, 2025
Kayte Christensen thinks Zach LaVine has received some ‘unfair blame’

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Jason Ross to lay out Zach LaVine's inconsistencies, the team's overall struggles, & more.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Dec 10, 2025
Raiders QB Geno Smith (shoulder) unlikely to start vs. Eagles

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith is unlikely to play this weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a shoulder injury.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 10, 2025
Patrick Willis reflects on 49ers career, looks forward to Super Bowl LX

San Francisco 49ers legendary linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Famer Patrick Willis joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to talk all things NFL.
UC DAVIS | Dec 10, 2025
UC Davis head coach Tim Plough previews Playoff showdown vs. Illinois State

UC Davis football coach Tim Plough joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to preview Saturday's FCS Playoff showdown against Illinois State.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 10, 2025
49ers release K Matt Gay, QB Adrian Martinez amid roster moves

The San Francisco 49ers made a series of roster moves this week ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Tennessee Titans at Levi's Stadium.
NFL | Dec 10, 2025
2026 NFL Draft Update: Raiders lead logjam for No. 1 pick

The race for the top selection in the 2026 NFL Draft is heating up. Here's where things stand as the regular season winds down for these teams.
NFL | Dec 9, 2025
Barrows: 49ers LB Fred Warner wants to return during the playoffs

The Athletic's Matt Barrows says that San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is pushing to return during the playoffs.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 9, 2025
Where the 49ers stand in the NFC Playoff picture

With just four weeks remaining in the 2025 NFL season, let's take a look at where the San Francisco 49ers stand in the NFC Playoff picture.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 9, 2025
Report: Kings remain interested in trading for Jonathan Kuminga

ESPN's Marc Spears says the Sacramento Kings remain interested in trading for disgruntled Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga.
UC DAVIS | Dec 9, 2025
No. 8 UC Davis Football Eyes Home NCAA FCS Quarterfinal Match Up Against Illinois State

For the second-straight season, No. 8 UC Davis football (9-3) has advanced to the NCAA Football Championships Subdivision Playoff Quarterfinal.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 8, 2025
49ers Claim LB Wallow; Place OL Bartch On Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have claimed LB Garret Wallow off waivers from the Denver & placed OL Ben Bartch on IR.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Dec 8, 2025
A’s Offseason Rumblings: Severino & searching for a second baseman

MLB free agency is underway, and the Athletics are looking to add salary. Does this mean they will not look to trade ace Luis Severino?
MLB | Dec 8, 2025
Report: Free agent Framber Valdez has met with the San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants have met with free agent left-handed starting pitcher Framber Valdez, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi.
MLB | Dec 8, 2025
Contemporary Era committee elects Jeff Kent to Baseball Hall of Fame

Former San Francisco Giants second baseman Jeff Kent is heading to the Baseball Hall of Fame, while Barry Bonds' wait will continue.