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

UC DAVIS | Sep 4, 2024
UC Davis Football: Looking ahead to Saturday’s home-opener

UC Davis football head coach Tim Plough joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to preview Saturday's home-opener vs. Texas A&M-Commerce.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Sep 3, 2024
Blake Snell named NL Pitcher of the Month for August

San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell has been named National League Pitcher of the Month for his performance in August.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Sep 3, 2024
Matt Barrows on the return of Christian McCafrrey & Trent Williams

The Athletic's Matt Barrows joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to talk all things 49ers, including the return of RB Christian McCaffrey.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Sep 3, 2024
NL Wild Card standings: SF Giants’ playoff hopes on life support

The San Francisco Giants will have to go on quite a run if they want to make up ground in the NL Wild Card standings.
UC DAVIS | Sep 3, 2024
UC Davis football: Porter Connors named Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week

UC Davis football linebacker Porter Connors has earned Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week honors for the first time in his career.
UC DAVIS | Sep 1, 2024
No. 18 UC Davis football starts fast, but falls at Cal 31-13

UC Davis football started off strong, but faded during the second half of Saturday's season-opening loss at Cal.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 30, 2024
VOTE: Rank the top 40 players in Sacramento Kings history

The Drive Guys have held their countdown for the top 40 Sacramento Kings players all week long. Now, it's your turn to vote!
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 30, 2024
Top 40 players in Sacramento Kings history: 1-10

To celebrate 40 years of Sacramento Kings basketball, The Drive Guys have selected their top 40 players in the Sacramento era (since 1985).
OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Aug 30, 2024
West Sacramento Mayor shares vision for MLB ballpark in Sacramento

West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero joined Carmichael Dave to share her vision of building a new MLB ballpark in the coming years.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 30, 2024
Greg Papa is confident that Trent Williams will play in Week 1

Greg Papa, voice of the San Francisco 49ers, is confident that Trent Williams will be ready to go for Week 1 amid his contract talks.
NFL | Aug 30, 2024
Fantasy Football tips for your draft this weekend

CBS Sports' Dave Richard joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to share several tips for your upcoming Fantasy Football draft.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 30, 2024
Jared McCain ‘definitely’ thought the Kings would pick him in NBA Draft

Sacramento native Jared McCain was confident that his hometown Kings would call his name with the 13 pick in June's NBA Draft.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 29, 2024
Top 40 players in Sacramento Kings history: 11-20

To celebrate 40 years of Sacramento Kings basketball, The Drive Guys have selected their top 40 players in the Sacramento era (since 1985).
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 29, 2024
Kevin Huerter (shoulder) says he is close to a return to the floor

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter is close to a return to action after rehabbing his injured left shoulder this summer.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 29, 2024
Scott Moak on how he crafted his top-40 Sacramento Kings list

Sacramento Kings public address announcer Scott Moak joined The Drive Guys this week to dive into his process of crafting his top-40 list.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 28, 2024
Top 40 players in Sacramento Kings history: 21-30

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 | Aug 28, 2024
Grant Cohn on the importance of Trent Williams to the 49ers

Sports Illustrated's 49ers writer Grant Cohn joined Stiles & Watkins to discuss the Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk contract situations.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 28, 2024
Sign Lady on her favorite all-time Sacramento Kings players

Barbara Rust, the legendary Sacramento Kings 'Sign Lady' and her husband Niko joined The Drive Guys to talk all things Kings!
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 28, 2024
Domantas Sabonis to star in Netflix show ‘Starting 5’

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis will be featured on the Netflix documentary Starting 5 along with other NBA stars.
UC DAVIS | Aug 28, 2024
UC Davis football head coach previews season-opener vs. Cal

UC Davis head coach Tim Plough joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to preview this week's season-opener vs. Cal.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 27, 2024
Top 40 players in Sacramento Kings history: 31-40

To celebrate 40 years of Sacramento Kings basketball, The Drive Guys have selected their top 40 players in the Sacramento era (since 1985).
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Aug 27, 2024
Stingers Up Podcast: Previewing the Sacramento State Football offense

Jason Ross dives into the Sacramento State football team offense and chats with head coach Andy Thompson on this week's Stingers Up Podcast.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Aug 27, 2024
Sacramento State Football HC Andy Thompson previews the season-opener vs. SJ State

Sacramento State football head coach Andy Thompson joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to preview this week's season-opener!
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 27, 2024
Is Brock Purdy considered a top-tier QB?

The Athletic's Mike Sando joined The Drive Guys to share his NFL starting QB tiers. Here's where he ranked 49ers QB Brock Purdy.