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

NCAA | Apr 14, 2025
2025 NFL Draft position series: Quarterbacks

As the 2025 NFL Draft nears, let's dive into the lengthy list of quarterback prospects that will look the change the fortune of multiple franchises.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 14, 2025
A’s fall to 2-7 at Sutter Health Park

The Athletics are now 2-7 at their new home stadium in West Sacramento following Sunday's series finale loss to the New York Mets.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 14, 2025
Jung Hoo Lee keeps hot start going as Giants downs Yankees

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee rocked two home runs during Sunday's series-clinching finale against the New York Yankees.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 13, 2025
Kings clinch 9th seed, set stage for home Play-In game

The Sacramento Kings ended the regular season with a win over Phoenix to clinch the 9th seed, ensuring homecourt in Wednesday's Play-In.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 11, 2025
Kings fall to Clippers, but still hold slim advantage for 9th seed

The Sacramento Kings fell short to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night as they will have to wait to clinch the 9th seed in the West standings.
NCAA | Apr 11, 2025
Sacramento State president on the school’s potential jump to the FBS

Sacramento State president Dr. Luke Wood provided updates on the school's plans to join the FBS and build a new football stadium.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 11, 2025
A’s: Groundbreaking on Las Vegas stadium coming this summer

Athletics president Mark Badain says that their planned 33,000-seat, $1.75 billion Las Vegas ballpark will break ground this summer.
NFL | Apr 11, 2025
Roger Goodell discusses playoff re-seeding, Olympic flag football

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed other topics ranging from a proposal to change playoff seeding to flag football in the 2028 Olympics.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 11, 2025
Kings seek homecourt in Play-In, while Clippers hope to remain in top-six

The Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers will meet on Friday night at Golden 1 Center with postseason implications on the line.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 11, 2025
Soto, Mets arrive at Sutter Health Park to face Athletics

Juan Soto and the New York Mets will face the Athletics at homer-friendly Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento this weekend.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 11, 2025
Surging Giants set to face Yankees at Yankee Stadium

Fresh off a successful opening homestand, the San Francisco Giants will face the slugging New York Yankees in the Bronx, New York.
NBA | Apr 10, 2025
Kings, Mavs locked into 9th vs. 10th seed Play-In showdown

The Sacramento Kings will officially face the Dallas Mavericks in the single-elimination NBA Play In Tournament next week. Will they host?
SACRAMENTO STATE BASKETBALL | Apr 10, 2025
Shaquille O’Neal’s son, Shaqir, commits to Sacramento State

Shaqir O'Neal, son of NBA Hall of Fame center Shaquille O'Neal, has commited to Sacramento State for the 2025-26 season.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 10, 2025
Mike Yastrzemski climbs to 4th on all-time Splash Hit list

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski sent a walk-off homer into McCovey Cove this week, moving him into 4th on the Splash Hit list.
NBA | Apr 10, 2025
Sam Amick on what led to the Nuggets’ firing of Michael Malone

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Dave & Jason to lay out what went on behind the scenes in Denver that led to the firing of Michael Malone.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 10, 2025
Yastrzemski’s 10th-inning blast lifts Giants over Reds

Mike Yastrzemski put the finishing touches on the San Francisco Giants' comeback win over the Reds on Wednesday as SF improved to 9-3.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 10, 2025
A’s fall short to Padres in series finale

The Athletics fell short to the San Diego Padres in Wednesday's series finale at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 9, 2025
Jokic, Nuggets outlast red-hot Kings’ three-point shooting

The Sacramento Kings caught fire from deep, but it wouldn't be enough on Wednesday night as they dropped a game to the Denver Nuggets.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 9, 2025
Malik Monk (calf) out at least two weeks, to miss Play-In

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (calf strain) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, meaning he will miss next week's Play-In Tournament.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 9, 2025
How the Kings can clinch homecourt in the Play-In

The Sacramento Kings currently control their own destiny when it comes to hosting the ninth vs. tenth seed Play In game. Here's how they can do it.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 9, 2025
Kings face Malone-less Nuggets as regular season winds down

Following their decision to fire head coach Michael Malone, the Denver Nuggets will face the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at G1C.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Apr 9, 2025
Reports: Raiders cut CB Jack Jones after failing to trade him

The Las Vegas Raiders released veteran cornerback Jack Jones over the weekend, according to multiple reports.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 9, 2025
Giants seek bounce-back chance in finale vs. Reds

Justin Verlander will take the ball for the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday in a series finale against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 9, 2025
A’s erupt early, rout Padres for first win in Sacramento

The Athletics mashed 13 hits and drove in 10 runs during Tuesday's win over the San Diego Padres to claim their first win at Sutter Health Park.