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 | Mar 25, 2025
OKC defeats Kings as Sacramento falls into tie for 10th in West

The Sacramento Kings fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night at Golden 1 Center as their losing streak reached four games.
OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Mar 25, 2025
A’s Announce Details of Opening Day Celebration on March 31st

The Athletics have announced details for Monday's Opening Day in Sacramento as they will honor the late Rickey Henderson.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 25, 2025
Giants DH Jerar Encarnación to undergo hand surgery

The San Francisco Giants will not have designated hitter Jerar Encarnación (hand) to begin the season, with surgery forthcoming.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 25, 2025
A’s 2B Zack Gelof (wrist) to miss start of 2025 season

The Athletics will be without starting second baseman Zack Gelof (right hamate excision) to begin the 2025 regular season.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 25, 2025
Seahawks sign former 49ers TE Eric Saubert

The Seattle Seahawks have signed former San Francisco 49ers tight end Eric Saubert to a contract for the 2025 season, per multiple reports.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 25, 2025
Sliding Kings look to stop bleeding vs. OKC

The Sacramento Kings will hope to snap a three-game skid on Tuesday night when they play the second night of a back-to-back against OKC.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 24, 2025
Sabonis returns, but Kings fall to defending champion Celtics

Domantas Sabonis returned from an ankle injury, but the Sacramento Kings fell to the reigning champion Boston Celtics on Monday night.
SACRAMENTO STATE BASKETBALL | Mar 24, 2025
Report: Sacramento State hires Mike Bibby as head coach

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, former Kings guard Mike Bibby has agreed on a deal to become Sacramento State's head coach.
MLB | Mar 24, 2025
MLB sets trade deadline for 2025 season

Mark your calendars, baseball fans. The MLB trade deadline will take place at the end of July during the 2025 regular season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 24, 2025
Kings vs. Celtics Injury Report: Sabonis (ankle) pushing to return

The Sacramento Kings have upgraded Domantas Sabonis (ankle sprain) to questionable for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Mar 24, 2025
Report: Aaron Rodgers visited Steelers over the weekend

Free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers met with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend, but no deal is imminent at the moment.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Mar 24, 2025
Sacramento Republic FC reinforces roster with defensive depth, emerging young players

The Sacramento Republic FC have announced a series of roster moves as the 2025 season gets underway at Hearth Health Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 24, 2025
Sutter Health Park unveils exciting upgrades ahead of historic A’s & River Cats Season

Sutter Health Park has unveiled several upgrades to the stadium, and playing surface ahead of the inaugural MLB season in Sacramento.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 24, 2025
Jayson Tatum, streaking Celtics take aim at Kings

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics will look to hand the Sacramento Kings a third straight loss on Monday night when the teams meet at G1C.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 22, 2025
Kings let lead slip away in 4th to Giannis, Bucks

The Sacramento Kings let a 14-point lead slip away on Saturday night as the Milwaukee Bucks used a big fourth quarter to walk away with a win.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 21, 2025
Kevin Huerter on big night vs. Kings: ‘100% a revenge game’

Former Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter torched the Beam Team in his return to Golden 1 Center, but had great things to say about the fans.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 21, 2025
Sam Amick on NBA expansion & potential Play-In scenarios for the Kings

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk about the Sacramento Kings' Play-In scenarios, NBA expansion and more!
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 21, 2025
One X factor for the SF Giants & each NL team

The 2025 MLB regular season will begin next week! Who is the X factor for the San Francisco Giants and every other NL team?
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 21, 2025
DeMar DeRozan joins exclusive 25K club

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan became the 27th player in NBA history to score 25,000 points. Here's the full list of players to do so.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 21, 2025
Lions adding veteran former 49ers CB Rock Ya-Sin

Former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rock Ya-Sin has signed a free-agent deal with the Detroit Lions for the 2025 season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 20, 2025
Huerter torches Kings in return to G1C as Bulls complete comeback

Kevin Huerter and the Chicago Bulls erased a 19-point deficit during a 128-116 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at G1C.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 20, 2025
San Francisco Giants sell 10 percent stake to private equity firm

The San Francisco Giants have reportedly sold a reported 10 percent stake in the team to private equity firm Sixth Street.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 20, 2025
Former 49ers WR Deebo Samuel gets $17M guaranteed in reworked deal

Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is getting a re-worked deal with his new team, the Washington Commanders.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 20, 2025
Kings host Bulls, look to pile up wins on crucial homestand

The Sacramento Kings will aim to continue the strong start to their seven-game homestand when they host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.