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

NBA | Sep 4, 2026
Why Ben Simmons believes Sacramento is the right place for his NBA comeback

David Patrick says Ben Simmons looks healthier, more confident & hungrier while revealing what Doug Christie told him that sold him on Sac.
NBA | Sep 4, 2026
Spears: Ben Simmons could be open to long-term stay in Sacramento

ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reveals how Ben Simmons landed with the Sacramento Kings, Doug Christie’s reaction to his workout & much more.
NBA | Sep 3, 2026
Kings’ Jalen Duren pursuit shows Scott Perry isn’t afraid to take big swings

The Kings’ pursuit of Jalen Duren is the latest example of Scott Perry taking a different approach & building relationships with free agents.
NBA | Sep 3, 2026
Jerry Reynolds on how Ben Simmons could fit with Sacramento’s offense

Jerry Reynolds explains why Ben Simmons could be worth the risk for the Sacramento Kings due to his impressive track record thus far in the NBA.
NFL | Sep 3, 2026
Christian McCaffrey ranked No. 6 on NFL Top 100 entering 2026 season

Christian McCaffrey was ranked sixth overall on the NFL Top 100 entering 2026, putting the 49ers star among the league’s elite players.
MLB | Sep 3, 2026
SF Giants prospect Bo Davidson named PCL Player of the Month for August

Giants No. 8 prospect Bo Davidson was named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Month after a dominant August with the River Cats.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Sep 3, 2026
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) closer to return than ‘some think’

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty might be back in the lineup for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas' John Spytek said.
NFL | Sep 2, 2026
Caraway: Nick Bosa must prove his value to the 49ers

Kenny Caraway explains why he’s reconsidering Nick Bosa’s long-term value & whether SF should pay him as the NFL’s highest-paid defender.
NCAA | Sep 2, 2026
Sac State Football ready to ‘flush’ loss ahead of home opener

Alonzo Carter and Ontario Smith Jr. reflect on Sac State’s FBS debut, the 28-17 loss at Eastern Michigan and Saturday’s historic home opener.
NFL | Sep 2, 2026
49ers have ‘legit plan’ in place for Nick Bosa ahead of season opener

49ers DC Raheem Morris discussed Nick Bosa, the defensive line and preparing for the Rams ahead of San Francisco’s season opener in Australia.
NBA | Sep 2, 2026
NBA insiders connect Jalen Duren’s future to Domantas Sabonis’ Kings uncertainty

ESPN’s Anthony Slater, Tim McMahon & Brian Windhorst discussed Jalen Duren, Domantas Sabonis & the Kings’ plans for their center position.
NFL | Sep 2, 2026
Report: 49ers’ Nick Bosa, George Kittle to travel to Australia

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa will travel Wednesday to Australia for next week's season opener.
NCAA | Sep 2, 2026
Inside UC Davis’ incredible comeback win over Portland State

UC Davis head coach Tim Plough explains how the Aggies rallied from a 21-0 halftime deficit to beat Portland State 31-24 in their season opener.
NBA | Sep 1, 2026
Why the Kings’ future isn’t as bleak as Bleacher Report’s ranking suggests

Matt George & Kayla Anderson push back on Bleacher Report's recent ranking of the Sacramento Kings as last in their future power rankings.
NBA | Sep 1, 2026
Sacramento Kings announce 2026-27 theme nights

The Sacramento Kings announced five family theme nights for the 2026-27 season, featuring Snoopy, SpongeBob, Elmo, Hello Kitty and Slamson.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Sep 1, 2026
A’s SS Jacob Wilson to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

Jacob Wilson will undergo left shoulder surgery Sept. 9 after missing time with a subluxation, adding another blow to the struggling A’s.
NBA | Sep 1, 2026
Alex Karaban shows how he can fit into the Kings’ offense

Alex Karaban’s role with the Kings could be taking shape after Rico Hines’ latest 5-on-5 runs highlighted his shooting, spacing and basketball IQ.
NBA | Sep 1, 2026
Young Sacramento Kings building early chemistry at Rico Hines’ open runs

Darius Acuff Jr., Emanuel Sharp & other young Sacramento Kings players are already building chemistry at Rico Hines' open runs in SoCal.
NFL | Sep 1, 2026
49ers have plenty to figure out before Australia season-opener

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch provided updates on Nick Bosa, George Kittle and several key roster decisions as the 49ers prepare for Australia.
NFL | Aug 31, 2026
49ers bring back Ashtyn Davis, Corliss Waitman after release

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed Ashtyn Davis and Corliss Waitman while placing Nate Hobbs and Nick Martin on injured reserve.
FOOTBALL | Aug 31, 2026
Freezing Cold Takes creator reveals how it all started

Freezing Cold Takes creator Fred Segal joins Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to discuss his viral account, media accountability & his new book.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 31, 2026
Athletics reportedly target former Astros GM James Click for opening

James Click has emerged as a serious candidate for the Athletics’ vacant GM job, according to Bob Nightengale, as the A’s prepare for Las Vegas.
NBA | Aug 31, 2026
Jonathan Kuminga’s Agent highlights Sacramento’s upcoming cap space flexibility

Jonathan Kuminga’s agent explains why the forward bet on himself, with Sacramento Kings among the teams positioned for his 2027 free agency.
NFL | Aug 31, 2026
49ers trim roster to 53 Players ahead of season opener in Australia

The San Francisco 49ers trimmed their roster to 53 players ahead of their September 10 season opener in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams.