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

NBA | Dec 8, 2025
Kings vs. Pacers Injury Report: Indiana missing several key pieces

The Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers each have a lengthy injury report entering Monday night's matchup in Indianapolis. Here's that report:
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Dec 7, 2025
Broncos outclass Raiders for 10th straight win

The Denver Broncos delivered a tenth-straight victory while also handing the Las Vegas Raiders an 11th loss (the most in the NFL) on Sunday.
MLB | Dec 7, 2025
What to know about the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings

The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings are underway in Orlando, Florida. Here's everything that you need to know as free agent negotiations heat up.
UC DAVIS | Dec 7, 2025
No. 8 UC Davis Football Punches Ticket To FCS Quarters For Second Straight Season

UC Davis football has advanced to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs after defeating Rhode Island at home on Saturday afternoon in Davis.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Dec 5, 2025
Report: ‘Presumption’ that Max Scherzer could join Giants

Could the San Francisco Giants reunite Max Scherzer with his former college coach Tony Vitello? ESPN's Buster Olney thinks it's possible.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 5, 2025
Greg Papa on where the 49ers stack up in the NFC Playoff picture

San Francisco 49ers radio voice Greg Papa joined Dave & Jason to share his thoughts on where the 49ers sit in the NFC Playoff picture.
NFL | Dec 5, 2025
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Week 13 (Start or sit, waiver pickups & more)

CBS Sports' Fantasy Football expert Dave Richard shares his players to watch for in Week 13, talks waiver wire targets, and much more!
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Dec 4, 2025
Republic FC Adds 2021 MLS Cup Champion Danny Crisostomo to Central Midfield

Sacramento Republic FC announced today that midfielder Daniel (Danny) Crisostomo will join the club ahead of the 2026 season.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Dec 4, 2025
Report: Ron Washington joining Giants’ coaching staff

Veteran manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to join the San Francisco Giants as their infield coach, USA Today reported Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 4, 2025
49ers LB Curtis Robinson named team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year winner

San Francisco 49ers LB Curtis Robinson has been selected as the team’s winner for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 4, 2025
Sam Amick on Giannis’ future & the Kings’ interest in Ja Morant

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to dive into the Sacramento Kings interest in Ja Morant & much more.
UC DAVIS | Dec 3, 2025
UC Davis football set to begin FCS Playoff run vs. Rhode Island

UC Davis football coach Tim Plough joined Dave and Jason to preview this weekend's FCS Playoff showdown against Rhode Island.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 2, 2025
Kings vs. Rockets Injury Report: Monk, Schroder & more

The Sacramento Kings could be without two key guards when they take the floor on Wednesday night in Houston to face the Rockets.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Dec 2, 2025
Giants INF Casey Schmitt (wrist) undergoes surgery

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt underwent surgery on his left wrist on Tuesday and will be sidelined 8 to 10 weeks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 2, 2025
How long will it take the Kings to go from “rebuilding” to “rebuilt”?

The Sacramento Kings are on the precipice of moving into a rebuild, but how long will that process take to unfold? Whitey Gleason has an answer.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Dec 2, 2025
Report: SF Giants among teams that have checked in on DH Kyle Schwarber

According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the San Francisco Giants are among teams that have checked in on free agent DH Kyle Schwarber.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 2, 2025
The Sacramento Kings Have Been Here Before

The Sacramento Kings are off to one of their worst starts in franchise history, but they have been here before. Let's revisit those rough years.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Dec 2, 2025
Republic FC’s Todd Dunivant to Step Down as President & GM of at End of Year

Sacramento Republic FC announced today that President and GM Todd Dunivant will step down from his role at the end of the year.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 1, 2025
Stein: Sacramento Kings ‘getting calls’ for Keon Ellis

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Sacramento Kings are receiving phone calls for soon-to-be-free-agent-guard Keon Ellis.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Dec 1, 2025
Report: SF Giants not chasing high-priced pitchers

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the San Francisco Giants may not be in the market for top-shelf free agent pitchers this offseason.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 1, 2025
Matt Barrows on why the 49ers’ BYE week has arrived at an ideal time

The Athletic's Matt Barrows joined Dave and Jason to recap the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Browns, look ahead to the BYE week & more!
UC DAVIS | Dec 1, 2025
ESPN2 Sets Stage For No. 8 UC Davis Playoff Game Against No. 9 Rhode Island

UC Davis football will face off against Rhode Island in the second round of the FCS Playoffs in front of a national audience on ESPN 2.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 30, 2025
Kings continue to search for answers, fall to 5-16 on season

The struggling Sacramento Kings have fallen to 5-16 on the season following Sunday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Nov 30, 2025
Kimani Vidal’s 59-yard TD sparks run-heavy Chargers past Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders' nightmare 2025 continues as they fall to 2-10 on the season following Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.