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 | 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.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Sep 2, 2025
Sacramento Republic FC’s Ukaegbu to Join U-20 U.S. Team Training Camp

Sacramento Republic FC defender Chibi Ukaegbu has been selected to the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team roster for its upcoming training camp.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Sep 2, 2025
49ers announce practice squad moves

The San Francisco 49ers have announced a series of transactions that affect its practice squad ahead of this week's season-opener in Seattle.
UC DAVIS | Sep 2, 2025
UC Davis’ Rex Connors Named Big Sky Defensive Player Of The Week

UC Davis football senior defensive back Rex Connors was a force in the secondary during the Aggies' comeback win at Utah Tech.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Sep 2, 2025
Athletics’ Luis Severino returns for start against Cardinals

Luis Severino will make his return from the injured list on Tuesday as the Athletics look to take a three-game set from the St. Louis Cardinals.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Sep 2, 2025
Giants look to keep offense clicking in rematch vs. Rockies

The surging San Francisco Giants will look to continue pushing for the postseason when they face the lowly Colorado Rockies.
UC DAVIS | Sep 2, 2025
UC Davis Scores 24 Unanswered To Comeback In Season Opener At Utah Tech

No. 8 UC Davis football scored 24 unanswered points to complete a comeback win over Utah Tech for its first win of the 2025 regular season.
NFL | Aug 29, 2025
Dave Richard’s 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers & Advice

The final NFL-less weekend has arrived, meaning it's time for your Fantasy Football Draft. Dave Richard has his list of sleepers & players to watch.