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

NFL | Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Night Football: How to watch & listen to Dolphins vs. Bills

Here's how you can take in tonight's Thursday Night Football action between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills.
UC DAVIS | Sep 11, 2024
UC Davis football: Previewing Saturday’s game vs. Southern Utah

UC Davis football head coach Tim Plough joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to preview Saturday's game vs. Southern Utah.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Sep 11, 2024
Mike Woodson reflects on his tenure with the Sacramento Kings

Former Sacramento Kings guard Mike Woodson joined The Drive Guys to reflect on his time with the organization & much more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Sep 10, 2024
DeMar DeRozan expands on his decision to sign with Sacramento

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan peeled back the curtain on his free agency process on Paul George's podcast, 'Podcast P.'
OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Sep 10, 2024
Report: Potential A’s playoff games ‘not guaranteed’ to be played in Sacramento

Rather than Sacramento, the Oakland Athletics could play potential postseason games at a neutral site in the future, per Sports Illustrated.
NFL | Sep 10, 2024
Former NFL QB says the 49ers are ‘as compete as it gets in the NFC’

Former NFL QB Sean Salisbury says that San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy deserves more praise amid his strong start to his career.
UC DAVIS | Sep 10, 2024
UC Davis football: David Meyer Named Big Sky Co-Defensive Player Of The Week

UC Davis football redshirt junior linebacker David Meyer has been named the Big Sky Co-Defensive Player of the Week.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Sep 9, 2024
Sacramento Kings announce coaching changes for 2024-25 season

The Sacramento Kings have announced a series of coaching changes and promotions for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Sep 9, 2024
Matt Barrows is ‘slightly worried’ about Christian McCaffrey

The Athletic's Matt Barrows joined Dave & Jason to share his thoughts on Christian McCaffrey as the RB deals with an Achilles injury.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Sep 9, 2024
SF Giants sound off on ‘unacceptable’ interaction between rookies

Members of the San Francisco Giants shared their thoughts on an in-game dispute between rookies Tyler Fitzgerald and Marco Luciano.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Sep 9, 2024
Monday Night Football: How to watch & listen to 49ers vs. Jets

The San Francisco 49ers will open their 2024 season against Aaron Rogers & the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. How to watch & listen:
UC DAVIS | Sep 8, 2024
UC Davis football secures first win, defeats Texas A&M-Commerce

UC Davis football secured its first win of the season on Saturday, defeating the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at UC Davis Health Stadium.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Sep 6, 2024
Sacramento Kings sign Terry Taylor to deal for training camp

The Sacramento Kings have added another forward to its roster as Terry Taylor will join the Beam Team on a training camp deal.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Sep 6, 2024
The top 40 players in Sacramento Kings history

To celebrate 40 years of Sacramento Kings basketball, The Drive Guys have selected their top 40 players in the Sacramento era (since 1985).
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Sep 6, 2024
Greg Papa previews the 49ers vs. Jets MNF matchup

San Francisco 49ers play-by-play radio voice Greg Papa joined Dave & Jason to preview Monday's game vs. the New York Jets.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Sep 6, 2024
Lionel Simmons shares stories of his time with the Sacramento Kings

Former Sacramento Kings forward Lionel 'L-Train' Simmons joined The Drive Guys to reflect on his time with the franchise & much more.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Sep 6, 2024
Giants, Padres to begin three-game set at Petco Park

The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres will meet for a three-game series at Petco Park that will begin on Friday.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Sep 6, 2024
Stingers Up Podcast: Previewing Sacramento State football vs. Fresno State

Jason Ross previews the Sacramento State football Hornets' game against the Fresno State Bulldogs on this week's Stingers Up Podcast.
NFL | Sep 6, 2024
Fantasy Football: Start or Sit options for Week 1

Fantasy football expert Dave Richard joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to share his start-sit options for Week 1.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Sep 5, 2024
Jason Thompson reflects on his time with the Sacramento Kings

Former Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson joined The Drive Guys to reflect on his time with the organization & much more.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Sep 5, 2024
49ers reporter says Brock Purdy holds the keys to the franchise’s future

NBC Sports' Taylor Wirth joined The Drive Guys to discuss how important QB Brock Purdy is to the future of the San Francisco 49ers.
NFL | Sep 5, 2024
NFL season opener: How to watch & listen to Chiefs vs. Ravens

The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will be back in action tonight against Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Sep 4, 2024
Mitch Richmond says the Sacramento Kings ‘are in a great spot’

Sacramento Kings legend Mitch Richmond joined The Drive Guys to talk about the all-time Kings list, the addition of DeMar DeRozan & much more.
UC DAVIS | Sep 4, 2024
UC Davis football: Porter Conners named FCS Nation Defensive Player of the Week

UC Davis football linebacker Porter Connors has earned national attention, being named National Defensive Player of the Week by FCS Nation.