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

NFL | Apr 4, 2025
NFL implementing Hawk-Eye system to measure first downs

The method for measuring first downs in the NFL will switch from chain gangs to camera-based technology in 2025, the league announced.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Apr 4, 2025
Raiders QB Geno Smith agrees to 2-year extension through 2027

The Las Vegas Raiders and new quarterback Geno Smith are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $85.5 million ($66.5 million guaranteed) deal.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 4, 2025
Stockton Kings advance to Western Conference Finals in NBA G League Playoffs

The Stockton Kings have advanced to the NBA G League's Western Conference Finals following Thursday's win over the Valley Suns.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 4, 2025
Struggling Kings nearing must-win territory at Hornets

The Sacramento Kings are in need of a bounce-back win as they cling to the 10th and final postseason seed in the Western Conference.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 4, 2025
Justin Verlander chases 263rd win in Giants’ home opener vs. Mariners

Justin Verlander will take the ball for the San Francisco Giants in Friday's home opener at Oracle Park vs. the Seattle Mariners.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 3, 2025
Sam Amick on Domantas Sabonis’ future as the Kings offseason looms

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to forecast the upcoming Sacramento Kings offseason as the regular season ends.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Apr 3, 2025
Sacramento State files application to move from FCS to FBS

According to ESPN, Sacramento State is in the process of filing an application with the NCAA this week to transition from the FCS to the FBS.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 3, 2025
NBA releases Play-In schedules: When could the Kings play?

The 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament schedule has been released as the Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, and Dallas Mavericks battle for two spots.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 3, 2025
Heliot Ramos ties franchise record in Giants win over Astros

The San Francisco Giants are off to their best start to a season in over ten years following a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros.
MLB | Apr 3, 2025
Cubs sweep A’s in inaugural Sacramento series

The Athletics opened its three-year tenure in Sacramento on a sour note as the Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep at Sutter Health Park.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 2, 2025
Kayte Christensen on the Kings’ struggles as the Play-In nears

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to try and make sense of the team's recent struggles.
SACRAMENTO STATE BASKETBALL | Apr 2, 2025
Mike Bibby speaks for the first time as Sacramento State head coach

Mike Bibby spoke to the media this week as he was introduced as the next head coach of the Sacramento State men's basketball program.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Apr 2, 2025
Republic FC’s Freddy Kleemann earns first career Team of the Week selection

For the first time in his career, Sacramento Republic FC defender Freddy Kleemann was named to the league’s weekly top squad.
UC DAVIS | Apr 2, 2025
UC Davis football releases 2025 regular season schedule

UC Davis football has released their 2025 regular season schedule as the Aggies begin spring practices and look toward the fall.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 2, 2025
Sinking Kings try to get back afloat vs. Wizards

The Sacramento Kings are clinging to the 10th seed in the Western Conference as they enter play on Wednesday in Washington D.C.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 2, 2025
A’s look to avoid sweep as they seek first Sacramento win

The Athletics will look to secure their first win in Sacramento at Sutter Health Park when they face the Chicago Cubs in a matinee on Wednesday.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 1, 2025
‘Play Ball’: Inside the first A’s game in Sacramento

Major League Baseball arrived at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento on Monday night as the Athletics' franchise begins a controversial chapter.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 1, 2025
A’s seek to put blowout loss behind them in rematch with Cubs

Athletics ace Luis Severino will take the mound on Tuesday night as he looks to lead the A's to their first win at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 1, 2025
Giants DH Jerar Encarnación (hand) out at least two months.

The San Francisco Giants announced this week that designated hitter Jerar Encarnación (hand) is expected to miss approximately eight weeks.
SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS | Apr 1, 2025
River Cats infielder Brett Auerbach Named PCL Player of the Week

Sacramento River Cats infielder Brett Auerbach has been named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for March 28-30.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 1, 2025
Western Conference Standings Update: 7 games to go

As we enter the final weeks of the NBA regular season, the Western Conference standings are tight--especially in the race for the 10th seed spot.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 1, 2025
Giants’ Jordan Hicks stars in homecoming win over Astros

Jordan Hicks twirled six shutout innings & Wilmer Floes homered as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Houston Astros 7-2 on Monday night.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 1, 2025
Carson Kelly (cycle), Cubs ruin Athletics’ Sacramento opener

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly collected a cycle to help hand the Athletics a blowout loss in the first MLB game in Sacramento on Monday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 31, 2025
Stockton Kings clinch top seed in NBA G-League’s Western Conference

The Stockton Kings have clinched the top seed in the G-League's Western Conference standings as the playoffs are set to begin this week.