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

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Sep 7, 2025
Pete Carroll, Geno Smith win their Raiders debut at Patriots

New quarterback Geno Smith dazzled in his Las Vegas Raiders debut on Sunday as the silver and black came away victorious in New England.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Sep 7, 2025
Jake Tonges’ first career TD leads 49ers past Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers came through in the clutch to secure a season-opening win against Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks.
UC DAVIS | Sep 7, 2025
Connors Breaks Career Tackles Record; No. 8 UC Davis Falls At Washington

UC Davis football suffered a blowout loss at the hands of the Washington Huskies on Saturday in Seattle, Washington. Full stats, recap & more.
NFL | Sep 5, 2025
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Week 1

CBS Sports' Fantasy Football expert Dave Richard shares his players to watch for in Week 1, talks waiver wire targets, and much more!
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Sep 5, 2025
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey listed on injury report with calf issues

The San Francisco 49ers have made a late addition to its injury report for Week 1: Star RB Christian McCaffrey, who is dealing with a calf issue.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Sep 4, 2025
Sacramento State HC Brennan Marion previews matchup vs. Nevada

Sacramento State head coach Brennan Marion joined Jason Ross to preview Saturday's matchup against the Nevada Wolf Pack.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Sep 4, 2025
Report: WR Amari Cooper informs Raiders he’s retiring

Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper informed the Las Vegas Raiders that he has decided to retire after 10 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Sep 4, 2025
Giants, Cardinals making late playoff pushes ahead of series

After struggling for much of the season, the San Francisco Giants are making a late push in the National League wild-card race.
NBA | Sep 4, 2025
Sam Amick breaks down the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers situation

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Dave and Jason to lay out the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers situation as potential punishments loom from the NBA.
UC DAVIS | Sep 4, 2025
UC Davis football to face North Dakota State in 2028 & 2029

UC Davis football is set to face North Dakota State in a home-and-home set of games that will take place during the 2028 and 2029 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Sep 4, 2025
49ers Roster Moves: WR Valdes-Scantling added to active roster

The San Francisco 49ers have added veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the active roster for Sunday's season-opener in Seattle.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Sep 4, 2025
NL Wild Card Update: SF Giants climb back into race

The San Francisco Giants have hit their stride at the right time as they inch closer in the NL Wild Card standings with three weeks to go.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Sep 4, 2025
Appeal-ing result: Matt Chapman homers twice as Giants top Rockies

Matt Chapman drilled two home runs as the San Francisco Giants completed a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Sep 3, 2025
Former NFL QB on 2025 outlooks for the 49ers & Raiders

Former NFL QB Sean Salisbury joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to share his thoughts on the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Sep 3, 2025
Shea Langeliers Named American League Player of the Month

Athletics slugging catcher Shea Langeliers has been named American League Player of the Month for his red-hot month of August.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Sep 3, 2025
Athletics Injury Updates: Clarke, Lopez & more

With less than one month to go in the 2025 season, some Athletics players are still looking to work their ways back from the injured list.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Sep 3, 2025
Two Republic FC Players Named to Team of the Week, Bennett Awarded Player of the Week

Two members of the Sacramento Republic FC have been named to the USL team of the Week, with one earning Player of the Week honors.
UC DAVIS | Sep 3, 2025
UC Davis (1-0) set for clash with Washington Huskies

After securing its first win of the 2025 season, UC Davis football is heading to Seattle for a matchup against the Washington Huskies.
UC DAVIS | Sep 3, 2025
UC Davis’ Caden Pinnick Named Stats Perform National Freshman Player Of The Week

UC Davis football QB Caden Pinnick earns Stats Perform National Freshman Player of the Week honors for Week 1 performance.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Sep 3, 2025
A’s aim to leave ‘impression’ in series finale vs. Cards

The Athletics will be back in action against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night following a one-run loss the night prior.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Sep 3, 2025
Giants prevail over Rockies amid 1st-inning ejections

Rafael Devers' first-inning home run sparked plenty of emotion between the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Sep 2, 2025
Barrows: 49ers to lean on George Kittle & RBs early

The Athletic's Matt Barrows joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to preview the San Francisco 49ers roster ahead of this week's season-opener.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Sep 2, 2025
Schroder continues to shine for undefeated Germany in FIBA EuroBasket

Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been on a tear for undefeated Germany during FIBA EuroBasket's group play stage.
SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS | Sep 2, 2025
River Cats’ Wisely Wins Player of Week Honor from PCL

An impressive four games in Reno against the Aces have earned Sacramento River Cats infielder Brett Wisely recognition from the PCL.