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 13, 2025
Sam Amick on De’Aaron Fox’s exit & Domantas Sabonis’ future with the Kings

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to break down his story on De'Aaron Fox's exit from the Sacramento Kings.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 13, 2025
Former 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave lands with Vikings

Former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave has landed a free-agent deal with the Minnesota Vikings, per multiple reports.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 13, 2025
Kings, Warriors set for clash with postseason implications

The Sacramento Kings will face the Golden State Warriors on Thursday with postseason seeding implications on the line at Chase Center.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Mar 13, 2025
Republic FC strikers earn Player of the Week, Team of the Week honors

Sacramento Republic FC Strikers Lewis Jamieson and Russell Cicerone landed spots on the USL's Team of the Week for Week One.
NCAA | Mar 13, 2025
Cal’s Andrej Stojakovic goes wild, but Stanford closes strong in ACC tourney

Local product Andrej Stojakovic erupted for a career-high 37 points during Cal's loss to Stanford in the ACC Tournament on Wednesday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 12, 2025
Kayte Christensen thinks lack of rest affected the Kings vs. the Knicks

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to break down an ugly loss to the Knicks & much more.
UC DAVIS | Mar 12, 2025
UC Davis basketball eyes redemption in Big West tournament

UC Davis basketball will face Cal Poly in the first round of the Big West conference tournament on Wednesday night in Nevada.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 12, 2025
Falcons land former 49ers DE Leonard Floyd on 1-year deal

Hours after being released by the San Francisco 49ers, defensive end Leonard Floyd inked a one-year, $10 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 12, 2025
Western Conference Standings Update: Kings slip further from 6th

The Western Conference standings are getting tighter by the day, and the Sacramento Kings are falling further out of race for the sixth seed.
NCAA | Mar 12, 2025
After 6 OTs in 2 games, Cal aims to maintain ‘rhythm’ vs. Stanford

Andrej Stojakovic and Cal basketball will face Stanford in the second round of the ACC tournament on Wednesday afternoon in Charlotte.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 12, 2025
Return of the Roar: Will the Kings rise to the occasion?

On the latest edition of the Return of the Roar podcast, the guys lay out the road ahead for the Sacramento Kings as they strive for the postseason.
UC DAVIS | Mar 12, 2025
UC Davis’ TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

UC Davis basketball senior guard TY Johnson has been named to the All-Big West First team as the Aggies begin their conference tournament.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 11, 2025
Malik Monk says he ‘feels good’ following toe injury

After departing Monday's game at the end of the third quarter, Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk says his toe 'feels good' following his return.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 11, 2025
SF Giants Injury Updates: Murphy & Meckler

The San Francisco Giants have provided injury updates for outfielder Wade Meckler and catcher Tom Murphy as Spring Training continues in AZ.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 11, 2025
Athletics make latest series of Spring Training roster cuts

With Opening Day just over two weeks away, the Athletics roster has been trimmed down by 13 players as Spring Training continues in Arizona.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 11, 2025
Packers reach $77M deal with former 49ers G Aaron Banks

The Green Bay Packers have agreed to a multi-year, $77 million deal with free agent and former San Francisco 49ers G Aaron Banks.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 11, 2025
49ers reportedly plan to release FB Kyle Juszczyk

The San Francisco 49ers are set to cut ties with nine-time Pro Bowl and longtime fullback Kyle Juszczyk, per multiple reports.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 10, 2025
Knicks pummel Kings as Sacramento suffers latest setback

The Sacramento Kings suffered an ugly loss against the New York Knicks on Monday night at Golden 1 Center--their second-straight defeat.
MLB | Mar 10, 2025
Report: Rays owner under pressure to sell team

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and multiple other owners of teams around the league are pressuring the Tampa Bay Rays owners to sell.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 10, 2025
Athletics to mark future in Las Vegas with jersey patch

The Athletics may be playing in Sacramento for the next three years, but they will be playing with a piece of Las Vegas (literally) as well.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 10, 2025
Kings look to bounce back against sliding Knicks

The Sacramento Kings will face the sliding New York Knicks on Monday night at Golden 1 Center just 24 hours removed from a tough loss in LA.
NFL | Mar 10, 2025
Reports: Steelers chasing Aaron Rodgers

Following their trade to acquire WR DK Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly eyeing star QB Aaron Rodgers as a possibility for 2025.
NFL | Mar 10, 2025
Record Super Bowl LIX audience boosted to 191.1M by Nielsen

For the second time since Super Bowl LIX, Nielsen has adjusted its calculation of how many people tuned into the game.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Mar 7, 2025
Reports: Seahawks trade QB Geno Smith to Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have found their solution at the quarterback position, as the Seattle Seahawks are trading Geno Smith for a 3rd round pick.