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 | Jul 23, 2025
UC Davis Football Set To Open 2025 Fall Camp

The UC Davis football team will take the field this week for Fall Camp as they prepare for the start of the 2025 season in Shredville.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 23, 2025
Surging Rangers go for sweep at home against Athletics

The surging Texas Rangers will look to sweep a three-game series from the Athletics on Wednesday when the teams clash in the finale on Wed.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 23, 2025
Giants, winless Justin Verlander chase series victory vs. Braves

Justin Verlander will continue to search for his first elusive win with the Giants when San Francisco wraps up its six-game road trip in Atlanta.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 23, 2025
Seager’s three-run homer backs deGrom as Rangers beat Athletics

Corey Seager’s three-run home run in the seventh assured Texas ace Jacob deGrom the win as the Rangers outlasted the Athletics on Tuesday.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 23, 2025
Giants end 6-game losing streak with shutout of Braves

The San Francisco Giants have snapped a six-game losing streak thanks to a strong performance from the offense & pitching staff in Atlanta.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 22, 2025
49ers’ Nick Bosa ranked as top-5 edge rusher in NFL

Is San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa still a top-five edge rusher in the NFL? A poll of scouts and analysts have weighed in.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 22, 2025
San Francisco 49ers Training Camp: What you need to know

San Francisco 49ers training camp is officially underway as the start of the 2025 regular season quickly approaches. Here's a list of FAQ's.
UC DAVIS | Jul 22, 2025
Rex Connors Named Big Sky Preseason Defensive Player Of The Year

UC Davis football & Preseason All-American Rex Connors has been named the 2025 Big Sky Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 22, 2025
Rangers’ Jacob deGrom looks for another ‘effortless’ outing vs. A’s

The surging Texas Rangers will turn to ace Jacob deGrom on Tuesday when they host the Athletics in the second contest of a three-game series.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 22, 2025
Braves bid to deal Giants seventh straight loss

The Atlanta Braves will look to hand the San Francisco Giants a seventh-straight loss on Tuesday night when the two teams meet at Truist Park.
UC DAVIS | Jul 22, 2025
Seven Aggies Earn Conference High Preseason Big Sky Honors

Seven members of UC Davis football earned Preseason Big Sky Conference honors as part of the Big Sky Conference's announcement.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 22, 2025
Michael Helman knocks in four as Rangers top A’s

The Texas Rangers dismantled the Athletics 7-2 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 22, 2025
Braves ride Drake Baldwin’s 6 RBIs to win over Giants

The San Francisco Giants have yet to win a game following the All-Star break, as their losing streak has reached six games in Atlanta.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 21, 2025
Sacramento Kings release 2025-26 preseason schedule

Basketball is on the way back! The Sacramento Kings have released their entire preseason schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 21, 2025
Sacramento Kings to bring back Doug McDermott on one-year deal

The Sacramento Kings have reached a one-year, $3.6 million deal with free agent forward Doug McDermott, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
UC DAVIS | Jul 21, 2025
UC Davis Slated For ESPN2 Night Game At No. 2 Montana State

For the second straight season, UC Davis football will play in front of a national audience on ESPN2, this time against Montana State.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 21, 2025
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey ranked as top-5 RB in the NFL

ESPN has revealed its list of the top-ten players at each position in the NFL. Is San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey still a top RB?
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 21, 2025
49ers release veteran safety, special teams standout George Odum

The San Francisco 49ers released veteran safety George Odum on Saturday, one day after placing him on the active/non-football injury list.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 21, 2025
Giants, Braves looking to get out of recent struggles

The San Francisco Giants will look to snap a three-game skid on Monday when they begin a series against the struggling Atlanta Braves.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 21, 2025
Athletics arrive in Texas for matchup with Rangers

The Athletics will hope to slow down their AL West foe, the Texas Rangers, when the two teams meet on Monday night in Arlington, Texas.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 21, 2025
Blue Jays sweep Giants, tie home winning streak mark

The Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the struggling San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon in Toronto, Canada.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 18, 2025
Report: Kings interested in free-agent Ben Simmons

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Sacramento Kings are interested in signing free agent G/F Ben Simmons, along with other PG options.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 18, 2025
Sacramento Kings punch ticket to NBA Summer League Playoffs

The Sacramento Kings have secured a top-4 spot in the NBA Summer League standings, meaning they have made the single-elimination playoffs.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 18, 2025
San Francisco 49ers Sign Second-Round Draft Pick DL Alfred Collins

The San Francisco 49ers announced this week that they have signed DL Alfred Collins to a four-year deal. Collins was a second-round draft pick.