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

UC DAVIS | Nov 14, 2025
No. 9 UC Davis Football Makes Trip To Bozeman For Nationally Ranked Showdown On ESPN2

UC Davis football hits the road for the final time in the regular season with its biggest matchup of the season vs. No. 3 Montana State.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 14, 2025
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Week 11 (Brock Purdy returns!)

CBS Sports' Fantasy Football expert Dave Richard shares his players to watch for in Week 11, talks waiver wire targets, and much more!
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 13, 2025
49ers QB Brock Purdy returning to starting role vs. Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will make his return from a toe injury on Sunday afternoon vs. the Arizona Cardinals.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 13, 2025
Headed in opposite directions, Kings, Wolves meet in NBA Cup

The Sacramento Kings will look to snap a four-game losing streak when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup showdown.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Nov 13, 2025
A’s 1B Nick Kurtz Named to All-MLB Second Team

Athletics Rookie of the Year first baseman Nick Kurtz was named to the All-MLB Second Team for his stellar 2025 rookie campaign.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Nov 13, 2025
Republic FC’s Danny Vitiello & Jack Gurr Named to USL All-League 2nd Team

Republic FC was represented twice among the league’s top 22 players from the season, with goalkeeper Danny Vitiello and defender Jack Gurr.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 13, 2025
Sam Amick ‘doesn’t see this group figuring it out’ in Sacramento

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to lay out what could happen next for the nosediving Sacramento Kings.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 12, 2025
Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendicitis) out vs. 49ers

Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. underwent surgery for appendicitis and will miss Sunday's game against the 49ers.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 12, 2025
Kings drop fourth-straight, end 1-4 homestand in embarrassing fashion

The Sacramento Kings put the finishing touches on a 1-4 homestand in rough fashion as the Atlanta Hawks pummeled the Beam Team at G1C.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 12, 2025
Shanahan: Brock Purdy (toe) ramping up, getting closer to return

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shared an update on QB Brock Purdy, who is ramping up this week as he looks to return vs. AZ.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Nov 12, 2025
MLB writers predict free agent ace to land with SF Giants

Could the San Francisco Giants sign free agent ace Framber Valdez? Two writers for CBS Sports predict the left-hander will land in the Bay.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 12, 2025
Kayte Christensen on Russell Westbrook’s ability to make his teammates better

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to share her thoughts on Russell Westbrook & more!
UC DAVIS | Nov 12, 2025
UC Davis looks to collect crucial Big Sky win vs. Montana State

UC Davis football will play its largest game of the season to this point when they meet Montana State in a clash of two Big Sky heavyweights.
SAN JOSE SHARKS | Nov 12, 2025
Fast-rising Sharks win 4th straight, edging Wild in overtime

The San Jose Sharks defeated the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night to secure its fourth straight win, their longest winning streak in three years.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 12, 2025
Downtrodden Kings eager to ‘buckle up’ vs. Hawks

The Sacramento Kings are 3-8 through 11 games as they look to end a five-game homestand with a win against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Nov 11, 2025
Raiders sign LB Jamin Davis, place OL Jackson Powers-Johnson on IR

The Las Vegas Raiders signed linebacker Jamin Davis to the active roster and placed right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (ankle) on injured reserve on Tuesday.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Nov 11, 2025
Report: Giants a ‘darkhorse’ for free agent OF Kyle Tucker

MLB free agency is underway, and USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the San Francisco Giants are a darkhorse to sign OF Kyle Tucker.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 11, 2025
Former NFL QB on the importance of coaching & who could take over the Giants

Former NFL QB Sean Salisbury joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to share his ideal fit for the New York Giants' head coach opening.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 11, 2025
Kyle Shanahan outlines ideal return to action plan for Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shared injury updates on QB Brock Purdy, WR Ricky Pearsall, and much more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 11, 2025
Nikola Jokic, Domantas Sabonis to square off down low in Nuggets-Kings

The Sacramento Kings will look to avoid a 3-8 start to the season when they face the Denver Nuggets at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday night.
SAN JOSE SHARKS | Nov 11, 2025
Sharks, fast-rising Macklin Celebrini aim for 4th straight win vs. Wild

After a bumpy start to the season, second-year phenom Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks have found their rhythm.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Nov 10, 2025
Report: Free agent pitcher Max Scherzer linked to SF Giants

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that many around baseball expect the San Francisco Giants will sign free agent pitcher Max Scherzer.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Nov 10, 2025
Bruce Bochy returns to SF Giants as Special Advisor to Baseball Ops

The San Francisco Giants announced that former manager Bruce Bochy has returned to the team as a Special Advisor to Baseball Operations.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 10, 2025
Matt Barrows on who he thinks will start at QB for the 49ers vs. Arizona

The Athletic's Matt Barrows joined Dave and Jason to break down the 49ers' loss to the Rams, give an update on QB Brock Purdy & more.