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

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 31, 2025
Report: 49ers unlikely to trade Brandon Aiyuk before bonus due

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is expected to remain with the team and receive a $22.85 million bonus, per ESPN.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 31, 2025
MLB veteran thinks it’s ‘stupid’ the A’s are playing in Sacramento

One Chicago Cubs relief pitcher didn't hold back when asked how he felt about the Athletics playing games in Sacramento at Sutter Health Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 31, 2025
Sellout crowd awaits as A’s make Sacramento debut against Cubs

The Athletics will formally begin their tenure at Sutter Health Park on Monday, where they will face the Chicago Cubs in front of a packed crowd.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 31, 2025
Kings, Pacers battle with playoff positioning on the line

The Sacramento Kings will look to bounce back from an ugly showing in Orlando when they face the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 31, 2025
Matt Chapman, Giants win duel vs. Nick Martinez, Reds

Matt Chapman put on a show on both sides of the ball during the San Francisco Giants' win over the Reds on Sunday afternoon.
NFL | Mar 28, 2025
NFL competition committee proposes replay, kickoff changes

The NFL competition committee proposed changes to rules for next season around replay review & kickoff rules, which will be voted on next week.
UC DAVIS | Mar 28, 2025
UC Davis Football set to host Pro Day & Open Spring Practice on April 4

UC Davis football is set to host its Pro Day and begin Spring Practices starting April 4th! Here's all of the information you need to join the Aggies!
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 28, 2025
Western Conference Standings Update: 9 games to go

With nine games remaining in the NBA regular season, the Western Conference standings--primarily the Play-In race--is heating up.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 28, 2025
Severino shines, but Athletics falter late to Mariners

The Athletics got a strong Opening Day start from ace Luis Severino, but fell short to the Seattle Mariners on Opening Day at T-Mobile Park.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 28, 2025
Giants rally in ninth to spoil Opening Day for Reds

The San Francisco Giants were one out away from an Opening Day loss, but timely hitting from Patrick Bailey & Wilmer Flores saved the day.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 27, 2025
LaVine bounces back as Kings snap skid, coast past Blazers

Thanks to a bounce-back effort from Zach LaVine, the Sacramento Kings snapped a four-game losing streak by defeating the Trail Blazers.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 27, 2025
Athletics set 2025 Opening Day roster

A new era of A's baseball has begun. Here's the full 2025 Athletics Opening Day roster as the A's begin the regular season against Seattle.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 27, 2025
Amick: Vlade Divac has been ‘a little more involved’ with Kings

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to discuss Wes Wilcox's exit from the Sacramento Kings & more.
SACRAMENTO STATE BASKETBALL | Mar 27, 2025
Sacramento State reveals rendering of future home basketball stadium

Sacramento State basketball & athletics have revealed a rendering of The Well, the Hornets' home gym starting next season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 27, 2025
Kayte Christensen on the Kings’ lack of chemistry as they continue to slide

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to break down what she has seen during this recent slide.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 27, 2025
Kings look to stay in playoff picture as they host Trail Blazers

The Sacramento Kings will look to end a four-game losing streak on Thursday night when they face the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 27, 2025
SF Giants to face Francona-led Reds on Opening Day

The San Francisco Giants will face off with the Terry Francona-led Cincinnati Reds on Thursday to begin the 2025 regular season.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 27, 2025
Luis Severino, Athletics open new eras at Mariners

Prized offseason starting pitcher Luis Severino and the Athletics will begin a new era of A's baseball on Thursday night in Seattle.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 27, 2025
San Francisco Giants set roster for Opening Day

The 2025 San Francisco Giants Opening Day roster is been set! Here's who will be on the active roster when the Giants take the field on Thursday.
SACRAMENTO STATE BASKETBALL | Mar 26, 2025
Mike Bibby shares his goals for Sacramento State basketball

Sacramento Kings legend and recently hired Sacramento State men's basketball coach Mike Bibby joined Dave & Jason to discuss his new role.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 26, 2025
Former A’s reliever Lou Trivino lands Opening Day roster spot with Giants

The San Francisco Giants will add former Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino to their roster for Opening Day in Cincinnati.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Mar 26, 2025
Republic FC’s Russell Cicerone earns second Team of the Week selection

Sacramento Republic FC’s Russell Cicerone was named to the league’s weekly top squad for the second time this season.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Mar 26, 2025
Stanford fires former Sac State coach Troy Taylor after report of bullying

Stanford fired Troy Taylor on Tuesday, less than one week after an ESPN report outlined instances in which he had allegedly bullied staffers.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 26, 2025
Stockton Kings clinch third straight Playoff berth

The Stockton Kings have clinched a third-consecutive appearance in the NBA G-League Playoffs. Here's how they did it.