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

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.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 7, 2025
LaVine shines as Kings spoil Fox’s return to Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings took care of business on Friday night at Golden 1 Center against old friend De'Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 7, 2025
Florida State turning to Kings assistant Luke Loucks as next head coach

Florida State is negotiating with Sacramento Kings assistant coach Luke Loucks to become head coach of the Seminoles, multiple outlets reported Friday.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 7, 2025
Lawrence Butler, Athletics agree on 7-year extension

The Athletics are signing right fielder Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported.
NBA | Mar 7, 2025
De’Aaron Fox: ‘I truly wanted to play for one team my whole career.’

Former Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox opened up about his departure from the Beam Team in an interview with ESPN.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 7, 2025
Kings guard Malik Monk (toe sprain) considered day-to-day

The Sacramento Kings say that Malik Monk is considered day-to-day with a right toe sprain. Monk will not play on Friday night vs. San Antonio.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 7, 2025
A’s hire Marc Badain as new Team President

The Athletics have hired Marc Badain to be the team's new President. Badain was instrumental in helping the Raiders' relocation to Las Vegas.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 7, 2025
Kings look to stay in playoff hunt as they host Fox, Spurs

The Sacramento Kings will face off with old friend De'Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night at Golden 1 Center.
UC DAVIS | Mar 7, 2025
UC Davis basketball game vs. UC San Diego to air on ESPN2

For the first time in nearly 10 years, UC Davis basketball will play in front of a national audience as they are set to face UC San Diego on ESPN2.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 6, 2025
49ers plan to release Javon Hargrave ahead of new league year

The San Francisco 49ers plan to release veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave when the new league year begins next week, per ESPN.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 6, 2025
Western Conference Standings Update: The Kings remain in a tight race for 6th

The Western Conference standings are getting tighter by the day, and the Sacramento Kings are making their move for the sixth seed.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 6, 2025
Sam Amick on the Kings’ improved play & De’Aaron Fox’s return

Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to share his thoughts on the Sacramento Kings' 3-1 trip, De'Aaron Fox's return to G1C, & more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 5, 2025
Kayte Christensen on the seemingly improving Kings defense

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to share her observations from a successful road trip.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 5, 2025
Mason Jones scores 49 points in Stockton Kings win over Suns

Sacramento Kings two-way guard Mason Jones exploded for 49 points during a 136-127 win for the G-League affiliate Stockton Kings.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 5, 2025
Kings vs. Nuggets Injury Report: Jokic questionable

Denver Nuggets star center and three-time MVP winner Nikola Jokic (ankle) is questionable to face the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.