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 29, 2025
Barrows: Fred Warner ‘ahead of schedule’ in recovery as playoffs loom

The Athletic's Matt Barrows says that San Francisco 49ers star LB Fred Warner is ahead of schedule is his recovery from an ankle injury.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Dec 29, 2025
Plenty of MLB Free Agents remain on the board entering 2026

As the calendar flips to 2026, there are still several big-name MLB free agents on the board. Could the San Francisco Giants strike in the new year?
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 29, 2025
Brock Purdy accounts for 5 TDs as 49ers hang on in shootout with Bears

Brock Purdy threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more to lead the San Francisco 49ers past the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football.
UC DAVIS | Dec 28, 2025
UC Davis Closes Non-Conference Play With 108-52 Win

UC Davis men's basketball closed non-conference play with a blowout win over Pacific Union. Now, the Aggies will set their sights on league play.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Dec 28, 2025
Raiders in driver’s seat for No. 1 pick following loss to Giants

Thanks to Sunday's loss to the New York Giants, the Las Vegas Raiders are on pace to secure the top pick in April's 2026 NFL Draft.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 27, 2025
Westbrook climbs NBA all-time assists list as Kings outlast Mavs

Russell Westbrook passed Magic Johnson on the NBA's all-time assist list during the Sacramento Kings win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Dec 26, 2025
Reports: A’s sign LF/1B Tyler Soderstrom to 7-year extension

The Athletics have signed 1B/OF Tyler Soderstrom to a seven-year contract that could be worth up to $131 million by the end of the deal.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 26, 2025
Two of NFC’s best face off when 49ers host Bears

Two teams with aspirations of clinching the top seed in the NFC will face off on Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers meet the Chicago Bears.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Dec 26, 2025
Raiders place TE Brock Bowers, S Jeremy Chinn on IR

The Las Vegas Raiders placed tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn on season-ending injured reserve ahead of Week 17..
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 23, 2025
How the 49ers can still clinch the NFC’s No. 1 seed

The San Francisco 49ers can still clinch the top spot in the NFC standings. Here's how they can do it with two regular season games remaining.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 23, 2025
Six 49ers Selected To 2026 Pro Bowl

Six members of the San Francisco 49ers have been selected to the 2026 Pro Bowl roster, including star RB Christian McCaffrey & TE George Kittle.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 23, 2025
Kings, in search of rare consecutive wins, shake up rotation vs. Pistons

The Sacramento Kings will take a new-look rotation into Tuesday night's game against the red-hot Detroit Pistons at Golden 1 Center.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 23, 2025
Brock Purdy’s 5-TD night powers 49ers past Colts

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy had a career night against the Indianapolis Colts, throwing for 5 TD's to secure an important win.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Dec 22, 2025
A’s to acquire two-time All-Star INF/OF Jeff McNeil

The Athletics have acquired two-time All-Star second baseman and outfielder Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 22, 2025
Rockets HC Ime Udoka takes subtle jab at Kings following OT loss

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka took a subtle jab at the Sacramento Kings following Sunday's thrilling OT loss at Golden 1 Center.
UC DAVIS | Dec 22, 2025
Five Aggies Score in Double Digits in UC Davis’ 93-83 Win at Idaho State

UC Davis basketball secured a win over Idaho State on Sunday afternoon to improve to 6-5 on the season as they head into a mini-break.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Dec 22, 2025
Raiders ninth straight loss, keep pace for worst NFL record

The Las Vegas Raiders dropped their ninth-straight game on Sunday, keeping them in a tie with the New York Giants for the worst record in the NFL.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 21, 2025
Kings snap five-game skid, beat Rockets thanks to OT heroics

The Sacramento Kings overcame a 14-point deficit with less than ten minutes to go to defeat the Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center on Sunday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 20, 2025
Kings rookies shine, but fall short to Blazers

The Sacramento Kings got strong performances from a trio of rookies during Saturday night's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 19, 2025
Greg Papa on his return to the 49ers radio booth

San Francisco 49ers radio voice Greg Papa joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to expand on his return to the both following cancer treatment.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 19, 2025
49ers, Colts not ready to abandon division-title hopes

The San Francisco 49ers will have a chance to clinch a postseason spot on Monday when they face Phillip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 19, 2025
Malik Monk registers DNP-CD as trade rumors fly

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk did not play in Portland on Thursday, as head coach Doug Christie opted to play Keon Ellis instead.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 18, 2025
Sam Amick: Keon Ellis is ‘a very popular player’ in trade talks

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk all things NBA and Sacramento Kings as trade season begins.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 17, 2025
Bobby Marks on Keon Ellis’ trade value: 1st round pick?

ESPN's NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joined The Drive Guys to talk about the struggling Sacramento Kings as trade season inches closer.