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

SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 29, 2025
Kayte Christensen reacts to the Kings’ slow start

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to share her thoughts on the rough start to the season.
UC DAVIS | Oct 29, 2025
UC Davis seeks sixth-straight win in matchup vs. Idaho State

UC Davis football (6-1) head coach Tim Plough joined Dave & Jason to look ahead to this weekend's matchup against Idaho State.
UC DAVIS | Oct 28, 2025
Big Sky Announces Nine Game 2026 Conference Schedule

The Big Sky Conference announced the 2026 conference schedule and a move to a nine-game conference slate with UC Davis football set to play five games at home as part of its 2026 lineup.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 28, 2025
Reports: Patriots trade DE Keion White to 49ers

The New England Patriots traded a pair of former defensive starters by trading S Kyle Dugger to the Steelers and DE Keion White the 49ers.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 28, 2025
49ers Lose Another Edge Rusher: Panthers claim OLB Trevis Gipson

The San Francisco 49ers made a roster move Tuesday — or rather, declined to make one that could indicate a trade for D-Line help is in the works.
NFL | Oct 28, 2025
Former NFL QB on which teams are currently the best in the NFC & AFC

Former NFL QB Sean Salisbury joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to share his thoughts on where things stand with the 49ers & much more.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Oct 28, 2025
SF Giants listed as potential ‘best fit’ for Kyle Tucker

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden has listed the San Francisco Giants as a team that could pose as a threat to sign free agent OF Kyle Tucker.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 28, 2025
Stockton Kings reveal 2025-26 training camp roster

The reigning NBA G League champion Stockton Kings have revealed its training camp roster for the 2025-26 season. Here's the full roster:
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 28, 2025
Shanahan: 49ers not opening practice window for Aiyuk yet, Purdy ‘doing better’

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shared updates on QB Brock Purdy, WR Brandon Aiyuk, and more. Full updates here:
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Oct 28, 2025
2nd-seed Republic FC to Host Orange County SC in Western Conference Quarterfinals

The Sacramento Republic FC will face Orange County in the opening round of the USL Championship Playoffs. More info here:
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Oct 27, 2025
Former Raiders S George Atkinson dies at 78

Former Raiders safety George Atkinson, who helped the team to five consecutive AFC Championship Games, has died at 78 years old.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Oct 27, 2025
Report: Raiders reuniting WR Tyler Lockett with Pete Carroll

The Las Vegas Raiders have reunited WR Tyler Lockett with former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and QB Geno Smith, per reports.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 27, 2025
Matt Barrows on when Brock Purdy & Brandon Aiyuk could return for the 49ers

The Athletic's Matt Barrows joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to forecast when San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) may return.
SAN JOSE SHARKS | Oct 26, 2025
Macklin Celebrini nets OT winner as Sharks outlast Wild

Macklin Celebrini scored the game-winning goal 3:47 into overtime to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 26, 2025
C.J. Stroud shines with 318 yards, 2 TDs in Texans’ win over 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers were shut down by the CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans on Sunday night, falling to 5-3 on the regular season.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Oct 26, 2025
Carol Davis, Raiders co-owner and widow of Al, dies at 93

Carol Davis, the Las Vegas Raiders' longtime co-owner and matriarch of the franchise, died Friday at 93, the team announced Sunday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 26, 2025
Reaves’ career night leads shorthanded Lakers past Kings

Austin Reaves' career night was enough to lead the Luka Doncic & LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers past the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
MLB | Oct 26, 2025
Max Scherzer eyes World Series history as Blue Jays, Dodgers clash in Game 3

The 2025 World Series will shift back to Los Angeles in a 1-1 tie as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays play Game 3 on Monday.
UC DAVIS | Oct 26, 2025
UC Davis Football Holds Off Late Charging Bears For Big Sky Road Victory

UC Davis football used an explosive first half to build out a lead big enough to hold off the late charging Northern Colorado Bears on Saturday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 24, 2025
Sabonis’ clutch put-back lifts Kings over Jazz in thriller

Domantas Sabonis' put-back bucket with six seconds to go acted as the difference in the Sacramento Kings' 105-104 win over Utah on Friday night.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 24, 2025
Mac Jones to start vs. Texans, Brock Purdy out again

San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones will start on Sunday against the Houston Texans as Brock Purdy (toe) misses a fourth-straight game.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 24, 2025
Marc J. Spears on Kings GM Scott Perry: ‘He has a great basketball mind’

NBA writer and insider Marc J. Spears joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk all things Sacramento Kings as the 2025-26 season begins.
NBA | Oct 24, 2025
Marc Stein on the NBA-Gambling investigation & what comes next

NBA insider Marc Stein joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to discuss the ramifications of the NBA-Gambling allegations, talk Kings & more.
NFL | Oct 24, 2025
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Week 8

CBS Sports' Fantasy Football expert Dave Richard shares his players to watch for in Week 8, talks waiver wire targets, and much more!