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

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.
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.