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 | Aug 22, 2025
NL Wild Card Update: Time running out for SF Giants

The NL Wild Card standings are shaping up to be a wild race to the finish line. Here's where things stand with just over one month to go.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 22, 2025
MLB-best Brewers present daunting task for sinking Giants

The sliding San Francisco Giants will look for signs of life against the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers as both teams begin a three-game series.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 22, 2025
Athletics roll past Twins, secure first sweep in Minnesota since 2014

The surging Athletics completed a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins--their first in Minnesota since the 2014 season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 21, 2025
Zach LaVine ranked among top dunkers in NBA 2K26

Sacramento Kings high-flying guard Zach LaVine has been ranked as one of the top-ten driving dunkers in the upcoming NBA 2K26.
UC DAVIS | Aug 21, 2025
2025 UC Davis Football Positional Preview: Offense

Ahead of UC Davis football's season-opener against Mercer, let's meet the offense that head coach Tim Plough will look to utilize this year.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 21, 2025
49ers Announce Roster Moves: Sign Dunn, Knowles to one-year deals

The San Francisco 49ers announced a series of roster moves this week as they continue to navigate injuries to its WR room with camp wrapping up.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 21, 2025
49ers wideout Demarcus Robinson suspended for three games

San Francisco 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson has been suspended for the first three games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 21, 2025
Giants seek split of four-game series with Padres

The San Diego Padres will look to further bury the San Francisco Giants in the NL Wild Card standings when the two meet on Thursday afternoon.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 21, 2025
A’s hope Shea Langeliers stays on tear vs. Twins

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers has been on an absolute tear in August, and the backstop will look to help complete a sweep of the Twins.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 20, 2025
A’s Injury Updates: Wilson progresses, while Clarke suffers setback

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is progressing in his return from a forearm injury, while outfielder Denzel Clarke has suffered a setback in his rehab.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 20, 2025
Shanahan: Taylor Jr. out for season & more injury updates

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates on several key players, including WR Jauan Jennings & more.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Aug 20, 2025
Republic FC’s Rodrigo Lopez Earns Consecutive Team of the Week Selection

Sacramento Republic FC Captain Rodrigo Lopez was named to the league’s top XI for the week, securing USL Team of the Week honors.
UC DAVIS | Aug 20, 2025
UC Davis set to begin 2025 regular season vs. Mercer

UC Davis football head coach Tim Plough sat down with Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to preview the season-opener against Mercer.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 20, 2025
Shea Langeliers, A’s aim to continue torrid run vs. Twins

Athletics slugging catcher Shea Langeliers and the A’s will aim to continue a recent torrid run on Wednesday when they face the Minnesota Twins.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 20, 2025
JP Sears faces Giants as Padres get a second look at left-hander

San Diego Padres left-hander JP Sears will take the mound on Wednesday night against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 20, 2025
Shea Langeliers belts 27th homer as Athletics edge Twins

Shea Langeliers continued his impressive power surge to lift the Athletics past Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 20, 2025
Nick Pivetta dominates Giants as Padres break losing skid

Nick Pivetta had a strong start on Tuesday as the San Diego Padres snapped a losing streak against the San Francisco Giants.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 19, 2025
NFL Top-100: Nick Bosa falls in rankings after down year

San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa has fallen from his top-30 spot in this year's edition of the NFL's Top 100 player rankings.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 19, 2025
Domantas Sabonis ranked among top post players in NBA 2K26

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has been ranked as one of the best post threats in NBA 2K26. Here's where the center ranks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 19, 2025
Former Kings guard Marco Belinelli retires from basketball

Longtime NBA vet & former Sacramento Kings guard Marco Belinelli has announced his retirement from professional basketball at 39 years old.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 19, 2025
Heliot Ramos, Giants look to add to Padres’ recent woes

The slumping San Francisco Giants are suddenly showing signs of life following two straight wins, the most-recent against the San Diego Padres.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 19, 2025
A’s set to begin series against Ryan, Twins

The Athletics will face Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan in Tuesday's series opener as they look to continue their recent winning ways.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 19, 2025
Giants belt three first-inning homers, hold off Padres

The San Francisco Giants used the long-ball to take an early lead against the San Diego Padres and never look back on Monday night.
NCAA | Aug 18, 2025
Reports: Big Ten floats expanding CFP to 24 or 28 teams

The Big Ten is exploring the idea of a massive expansion of the College Football Playoff field to 24 or 28 teams, multiple outlets reported Saturday.