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

SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 25, 2025
Jimmer Fredette announces basketball retirement at 36

Former Sacramento Kings guard and NCAA basketball legend Jimmer Fredette has announced his retirement from professional basketball.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 25, 2025
A’s, White Sox enter series coming off key wins

Luis Severino & the Athletics enter their three-game weekend series with the Chicago White Sox on Friday night coming off a milestone win.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Apr 25, 2025
Raiders select Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

With the No. 6 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders selected standout running back Ashton Jeanty from Boise State.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Apr 25, 2025
49ers Select DL Mykel Williams with No. 11 Pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers have selected DL Mykel Williams from the University of Georgia with the 11th-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 25, 2025
Legends on the mound, in the dugout as Giants host Rangers

Former San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy will make his return to Oracle Park this weekend with the Texas Rangers.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 25, 2025
A’s use walk-off rally to beat Rangers, clinch first home series win

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson walked off the Texas Rangers on Thursday night to help claim the A's first Sutter Health Park series win.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 25, 2025
Giants grab late inning comeback win vs. Brewers

The San Francisco Giants erased a 5-2 deficit during Thursday's comeback win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Apr 24, 2025
George Kittle refutes report that OTA absence is related to contract

George Kittle has been absent from voluntary San Francisco 49ers practice due to an issue with his current contract--or maybe not?
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 24, 2025
Jason Anderson on Doug Christie’s future with the Kings

Jason Anderson joined The Drive Guys to explain why he feels Doug Christie is in good standing for the Sacramento Kings' head coaching job.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 24, 2025
Scott Perry says he is empowered to do what he sees fit in constructing Kings roster

New Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to expand on his new role & trust in building the roster.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 24, 2025
Sam Amick explains how the hiring of Scott Perry could elevate the Kings

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to discuss why he feels new Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry was the right hire.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 24, 2025
New Kings GM mulling whether to retain Doug Christie

New Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry says he is mulling Doug Christie's status as the team's interim head coach.
NFL | Apr 24, 2025
Predictions for the 2025 NFL Draft

All the mock drafts fit to publish and many thousands that weren’t will be put to bed Thursday night when the 2025 NFL Draft takes place.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 24, 2025
A’s meet Rangers, seek elusive home-series win

The Athletics will have to best two-time Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom on Thursday night if they want to win their first series in Sacramento.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 24, 2025
Giants look to shut down Brewers, seal series win

The San Francisco Giants will look to complete a series win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon at Oracle Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 24, 2025
Kurtz debuts, Langeliers’ four-hit night powers A’s past Rangers

Athletics top prospect Nick Kurtz singled in his MLB debut on Wednesday night during a 5-2 win over Texas at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 23, 2025
Return of the Roar: An uncertain offseason begins in Sacramento

On the latest Return of the Roar podcast, we discuss whether significant changes are on the horizon for the Sacramento Kings this offseason.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Apr 23, 2025
First USL Goal earns Republic FC’s Dominik Wanner Team of the Week honors

Following his standout performance on Saturday, Sacramento Republic FC winger Dominik Wanner was named to the USL Team of the Week
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Apr 23, 2025
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey ‘feeling great’ after tough 2024

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey says he is feeling great and able to workout with no restrictions in the team's offseason program.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 23, 2025
Pitchers’ duel anticipated as Giants host Brewers

Rocklin native Logan Webb will take the mound on Wednesday looking to put the San Francisco Giants back in the W column vs. Milwaukee.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 23, 2025
Led by Christian Yelich’s slam, Brewers blast Giants

Christian Yelich's grand slam powered the Milwaukee Brewers to a blowout win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday afternoon.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 23, 2025
Marcus Semien drives in four as Rangers race past A’s

Former A's product Marcus Semien came up big for the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night to lead his team past the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 22, 2025
Sacramento Kings officially announce hiring of Scott Perry as GM

The Sacramento Kings have officially announced the hiring of Scott Perry as general manager, with a press conference scheduled for this week.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 22, 2025
River Cats’ Whisenhunt carves way to PCL Pitcher of the Week honor

Sacramento River Cats left-hander and #2 San Francisco Giants prospect Carson Whisenhunt has been named the PCL Pitcher of the Week