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 GIANTS | Nov 4, 2025
MLB Free Agency Begins: SF Giants players who are on the market

MLB free agency has arrived. Here's a look at which San Francisco Giants players will be hitting the market as the 2025 offseason officially begins.
UC DAVIS | Nov 4, 2025
UC Davis’ Hunter Ridley Named Fred Mitchell Award Kicker Of The Week

UC Davis football kicker Hunter Ridley was named the Fred Mitchell Award Kicker of the Week after going three-for-three over the weekend.
UC DAVIS | Nov 4, 2025
UC Davis Aggies Roll Past Menlo 96–69 in Season Opener

UC Davis basketball rolled to a win over Menlo in their 2025-26 season-opener on Monday night. Here's the full recap of what happened.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 4, 2025
Sacramento Kings to sign free agent center Precious Achiuwa

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement with veteran free agent center Precious Achiuwa.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Nov 3, 2025
A’s Announce 2026 Regular Season Home Game Times

The Athletics have announced their game times for the 2026 season--the franchise's second at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 3, 2025
49ers Injury Updates: Williams, Pearsall, Aiyuk & more

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan met with the media to share injury updates on several key members of his team.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 3, 2025
Injury to 49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) could linger all season

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy will be dealing with his right big toe injury the rest of the season, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told the media.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Nov 3, 2025
Marlins promote ex-Giants manager Gabe Kapler to GM

The Miami Marlins named former player and San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler as their general manager on Monday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 3, 2025
Sacramento Kings viewed as favorite to trade for Ja Morant

The Sacramento Kings are listed as the favorite to trade for Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant. Here's why the Grizz could look to move Ja:
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 3, 2025
Matt Barrows on 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s outlook for Week 10

The Athletic's Matt Barrows joined Dave & Jason to share an injury update on San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy & much more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 3, 2025
Report: Kings eyeing free-agent center Precious Achiuwa

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly contemplating signing free agent center Precious Achiuwa, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 3, 2025
2025 NFL Trade Deadline: What You Need To Know

The 2025 NFL trade deadline has arrived. Here's everything that you need to know before teams try to make last-ditch efforts at roster upgrades.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 3, 2025
Kings hopeful of halting recent troubles vs. Nuggets

The Sacramento Kings will conclude a tough four-game road trip in Denver on Monday night when they face the Nuggets at Ball Arena.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Nov 2, 2025
Giants C Patrick Bailey& P Logan Webb take home Gold Glove Awards

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb and catcher Patrick Bailey won Gold Glove Awards for their performance during the 2025 regular season.
NFL | Nov 2, 2025
Jaguars survive Raiders in OT thanks to failed 2-point conversion

The Jacksonville Jaguars escaped with a frenetic 30-29 overtime victory over the host Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 2, 2025
Christian McCaffrey breaks NFL record as 49ers handle Giants

Christian McCaffrey totaled 173 yards and the San Francisco 49ers earned a 34-24 victory over the New York Giants Sunday afternoon.
UC DAVIS | Nov 2, 2025
No. 6 UC Davis Football Drops Close Game To Idaho State

No. 6 UC Davis football dropped a close game to Idaho State on Saturday afternoon, giving the Aggies their first Big Sky loss of the season.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 31, 2025
Greg Papa on what the 49ers need to do to beat the Giants

San Francisco 49ers radio voice Greg Papa joined Dave & Jason to preview this weekend's matchup against the New York Giants & much more!
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 31, 2025
Deuce Mason on how the Kings can find a better rotation balance

NBC Sports' Deuce Mason joined Jason Ross to dive into the Sacramento Kings' rough start and discuss what his ideal rotation would look like.
NFL | Oct 31, 2025
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Week 9

CBS Sports' Fantasy Football expert Dave Richard shares his players to watch for in Week 9, talks waiver wire targets, and much more!
UC DAVIS | Oct 31, 2025
UC Davis Basketball Single Game Tickets On Sale Now

With less than one week to go until tipoff, UC Davis men's and women's basketball single-game tickets are now available for purchase.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 30, 2025
Sam Amick on Zach LaVine’s value & thoughts on this Kings roster

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Dave & Jason to break down the Sacramento Kings' rough start to the season, predict what comes next & more.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 29, 2025
Gleason: 49ers to spend Halloween Weekend on ‘Turf of Terror’

The scariest thing about Halloween weekend for the San Francisco 49ers may be the playing surface at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 29, 2025
Shea Sherrano on including the ’01-02 Kings in his new book

Best-selling author Shea Serrano joined Dave & Jason to share why he included the 2001-02 Kings in his new book, 'Expensive Basketball'