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 18, 2025
Aggies Picked Inside Top-Three In Pair Of Big Sky Preseason Polls

No. 11 UC Davis football earned selections inside the top three in both preseason Big Sky polls ahead of Big Sky Kickoff Weekend.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Jul 18, 2025
Republic FC Signs 2024 Breakout Striker Khori Bennett

Sacramento Republic FC announced the club has signed forward Khori Bennett. He will be added to the team’s roster one approved by the USL.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 18, 2025
A’s vow to continue progress in second half, open at Guardians

All-Star standout DH Brent Rooker and the Athletics will begin the second half of the season against the Guardians in Cleveland, Ohio.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 18, 2025
Giants to begin Playoff push against Blue Jays

Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants wil begin the second half of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Canada.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 17, 2025
Will the Kings advance into the NBA Summer League Playoffs?

The NBA Summer League standings are getting crammed near the top as teams try to secure a top-four spot ahead of this weekend's action.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 17, 2025
What Allen Stiles is hearing about the Kings at Summer League

Allen Stiles reports what he is hearing from Las Vegas Summer League as the Sacramento Kings continue to monitor the free agent market.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 17, 2025
NL Wild Card Race: Where the SF Giants stand heading into the second half

Here's how things look in the NL Wild Card standings heading into the second half of the season as the San Francisco Giants chase the postseason.
MLB | Jul 17, 2025
Drama not enough to save MLB All-Star Game from ratings dip

The first “swing-off” in MLB All-Star Game history wasn’t enough to save the Midsummer Classic from a 3 percent ratings drop on Tuesday night.
UC DAVIS | Jul 17, 2025
UC Davis’ Angelo Genetti Earns Big Sky Scholar Athlete Honors

Angelo Genetti has earned Big Sky Scholar Athlete honors following a strong 2024 season serving time as the UC Davis football place kicker.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 16, 2025
Clifford leads Kings to win over Cavs, 4-0 record in Summer League

The Sacramento Kings have improved to 4-0 in Las Vegas Summer League as they await to see if they qualify for the playoff round this weekend.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 16, 2025
49ers’ Fred Warner ranked as top LB in the NFL

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been named the top linebacker in the NFL by a panel of league executives, coaches, and more.
MLB | Jul 16, 2025
Tony Clark blasts MLB salary cap idea as ‘collusion’ during All-Star break

MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark doubled down on his opposition to an MLB salary cap during this week's media circuit.
UC DAVIS | Jul 16, 2025
Four UC Davis Aggies Named Stats Perform Preseason All-Americans

UC Davis football's Rex Connors, Winston Williams, Hunter Ridley & Porter Connors have all been named FCS Preseason All-Americans
UC DAVIS | Jul 16, 2025
Hunter Ridley Named Nominee For 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

UC Davis kicker Hunter Ridley was named a nominee for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team for his work on and off the field for the Aggies.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Jul 16, 2025
Republic FC Leads League with Five Team of the Week Selections

Four members of the Sacramento Republic FC, along with head coach Neil Collins, have been named to the USL Team of the Week.
MLB | Jul 16, 2025
Kyle Schwarber powers NL to first ‘swing-off’ win at All-Star Game

Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber came through during the first-ever swing off to determine the winner of the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, Georgia.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 15, 2025
Mark Jones on the Kings’ youth movement in Vegas & outlook of the roster

Sacramento Kings TV play-by-play broadcaster Mark Jones joined Jason Ross to talk all things Summer League, roster construction, and more.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 15, 2025
NFL Training Camp has arrived: When the 49ers will be in action

Rookies will report to NFL Training Camp this week, including San Francisco 49ers first-year players who will arrive at the SAP Performance Facility.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 15, 2025
Athletics select 17 players in Day 2 of MLB Draft

The Athletics selected 17 players on day two of the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, the club announced. Here is a breakdown of each player selected.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 15, 2025
A’s SS Jacob Wilson to bat 9th in MLB All-Star Game

The 2025 MLB All Star Game lineups for the American League and National League have been revealed ahead of Tuesday's midsummer classic.
MLB | Jul 15, 2025
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher to win Home Run Derby

Cal Raleigh became the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby, while A's DH Brent Rooker fell as short as you can from advancing on Monday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 15, 2025
Kings cruise past Suns, improve to 3-0 in Las Vegas Summer League

Sacramento Kings rookie wing Nique Clifford was impressive and Devin Carter had another strong showing during Monday's Summer League win.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 14, 2025
Report: 49ers WR Jauan Jennings seeks new deal or trade

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings is seeking a new contract or a trade, but will not holdout of training camp, per ESPN.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 14, 2025
SF Giants injury updates heading into All-Star break

The San Francisco Giants are heading into the All-Star break, but they have some players who could make their returns in the coming weeks.