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 | Oct 8, 2025
UC Davis football seeks fourth-straight win vs. Northern Arizona

UC Davis football head coach Tim Plough joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to share his thoughts on the Aggies' three-game winning streak.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 8, 2025
Kings begin preseason with home matchup vs. Raptors

The Sacramento Kings will return to the hardwood on Wednesday when they face the Toronto Raptors at Golden 1 Center in a preseason matchup.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Oct 7, 2025
Republic FC’s Dominik Wanner Earns Second Team of the Week Selection

With a goal in last week’s win over Orange County SC, Sacramento Republic FC wingback Dominik Wanner was named to the team of the week.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Oct 7, 2025
Sacramento State football returns from BYE, to face Weber State

Jason Ross sits down with Sacramento State Football & Athletics Director Mark Orr, previews Hornets vs. Weber State & much more!
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 7, 2025
Former NFL QB on how the 49ers have ‘elevated’ past injuries

Former NFL QB Sean Salisbury joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk San Francisco 49ers & the top storylines from around the league.
NBA | Oct 7, 2025
Silver: Clippers will retain All-Star Game despite investigation

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league has no plans to move All-Star Weekend away from the Los Angeles Clippers’ new arena.
SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS | Oct 6, 2025
River Cats President Chip Maxson Named 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year

Sacramento River Cats President and Chief Operating Officer Chip Maxson has been named the 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year.
UC DAVIS | Oct 6, 2025
Caden Pinnick Named Big Sky Offensive Player Of The Week For Second Straight Week

For the second-straight week, No. 6 UC Davis football redshirt freshman Caden Pinnick put on a show, leading the Aggies to victory at Cal Poly.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Oct 6, 2025
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) week-to-week

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is week-to-week after missing his first game of the season Sunday.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 6, 2025
Matt Barrows on when Purdy, Kittle & more could return for the 49ers

Matt Barrows, San Francisco 49ers beat writer for The Athletic, joined Dave & Jason to share injury updates on several key players & much more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 6, 2025
Sacramento Kings Record Prediction Roundup

The Sacramento Kings may be in for a rough 2025-26 regular season, according to those who have listed their NBA record predictions.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Oct 5, 2025
Athletics: Lawrence Butler had patellar tendon surgery

Athletics OF Lawrence Butler underwent successful surgery on his right patellar tendon with Dr. Mike Banffy at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Center.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Oct 5, 2025
Republic FC’s Ukaegbu to Join U-20 U.S. Men’s National Team Training Camp

Sacramento Republic FC's Chibi Ukaegbu has been selected to the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team roster for its upcoming training camp.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Oct 5, 2025
Jonathan Taylor, Colts steamroll Raiders 40-6

Jonathan Taylor rushed for three touchdowns and Daniel Jones threw for two more as the Indianapolis Colts blasted the visiting Las Vegas Raiders.
UC DAVIS | Oct 5, 2025
No. 7 UC Davis Pulls Away Late At Cal Poly

UC Davis football secured its third straight win on Saturday by holding off Cal Poly by a final of 34-27 in San Luis Obispo. More on the Aggies here.
SAN JOSE SHARKS | Oct 5, 2025
Sharks acquire D Ryan Ellis, draft pick from Flyers

The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Ryan Ellis and a conditional 2026 sixth-round draft selection from the Philadelphia Flyers.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 3, 2025
Greg Papa on Mac Jones’ ‘old-school toughness’ for the 49ers

Greg Papa, voice of the San Francisco 49ers, joined Dave and Jason to break down Thursday's win over the Rams, Mac Jones' impact & more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 3, 2025
Stockton Kings announce Fan Fest & Opening Weekend Festivities

The reigning NBA G-League Champion Stockton Kings will hold a Fan Fest and other Opening Weekend activations. Here are the details.
NFL | Oct 3, 2025
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Week 5

CBS Sports' Fantasy Football expert Dave Richard shares his players to watch for in Week 5, talks waiver wire targets, and much more!
UC DAVIS | Oct 3, 2025
Aggies AD: UC Davis Football Crowds Show the Power of Aggie Pride

UC Davis Athletics Director Rocko Deluca shared his thoughts on the impressive showing from Aggies students and fans at football games.
UC DAVIS | Oct 3, 2025
UC Davis announces strategic plan for transition to Mountain West Conference

UC Davis has launched a refreshed strategic plan that strengthens our mission and prepares us for our transition to the Mountain West Conference.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 3, 2025
4th-down stop in OT seals 49ers’ victory over Rams

The shorthanded San Francisco 49ers came through in overtime to stun the Los Angeles Rams in a thrilling edition of Thursday Night Football.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 2, 2025
Sam Amick on if the Kings will circle back for Kuminga this season

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to explain why the Sacramento Kings could circle back for Jonathan Kuminga.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 1, 2025
Doug Christie says new role as Kings head coach ‘feels like a dream’

Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to share his thoughts on the upcoming 2025-26 season.