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 | 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.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 10, 2025
Kings Fans Sound Off: ‘We want Keon’

Sacramento Kings fans sounded off on Sunday night for guard Keon Ellis, who has fallen out of the Beam Team's rotation to begin the season.
UC DAVIS | Nov 10, 2025
UC Davis battles, but falls 67–63 in back-and-forth finish at Portland

UC Davis men's basketball battled, but fell short to Portland on Sunday as they navigate the start of the 2025-26 regular season.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 10, 2025
Matthew Stafford tosses 4 more TDs, high-scoring Rams top 49ers

Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Rams avenged one of their two defeats with a 42-26 win over the 49ers.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 9, 2025
Kings fall to T-Wolves, secure worst 10-game start since 2017-18

The Sacramento Kings dropped Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, falling to 3-7 on the season (worst start since 2017-18).
UC DAVIS | Nov 9, 2025
No. 11 UC Davis Football Uses Fast Start To Secure Huge Road Win At Idaho

UC Davis football got back into the win column thanks to a bounce-back win over the Idaho Vandals on Saturday afternoon at the Kibbie Dome.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 7, 2025
Kings’ lackluster paint defense exposed in blowout loss to OKC

The Sacramento Kings had their already concerning paint defense exposed during Friday night's loss to the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Nov 7, 2025
A’s 1B Nick Kurtz Wins Silver Slugger Award

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named a 2025 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger award winner for his impressive first MLB season