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Rick Tarsitano

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Sports Producer at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)

@wgnnews producer & mic holding extraordinaire

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  • 1 week ago | wgntv.com | Rick Tarsitano

    Posted: Jun 17, 2025 / 07:20 PM CDT Updated: Jun 17, 2025 / 07:42 PM CDT CHICAGO – The numbers don’t lie. Pete Crow-Armstrong is a shoo-in for the All-Star Game. The Cubs rising star leads all National League outfielders on the ballot and has the third most votes overall in the NL. “The numbers came out, like cool, but I would like to see myself finish the first half strong.

  • 2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Josh Frydman |Rick Tarsitano

    CHICAGO – The line of people at Sluggers Sports Bar in Wrigleyville stretched dozens deep Wednesday night, all hoping for their shot at Pop-A-Shot glory. The classic arcade game is experiencing a bounce back thanks to regional qualifying events like this one, where fans can test there shooting skills for a chance to make the Pop-A-Shot National Championships. “People come from all over country,” said Tony Stucker, the owner of the Pop-A-Shot company.

  • 4 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Kaitlin Sharkey |Rick Tarsitano

    DEERFIELD, Ill. – Tyler Marsh’s interest in coaching came at an early age – a true coach’s son, who recognized his father’s impact went far beyond his work in the gym. “Growing up, I would go to Final Fours with him all the time. A lot of his counterparts would be like, ‘Don’t let him get into this profession,'” laughed Tyler.

  • 1 month ago | wgntv.com | Kaitlin Sharkey |Rick Tarsitano |Eli Ong

    Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams jokes with the media Tuesday about coach Ben Johnson’s pop quiz during a meeting with the offense Monday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Caleb Williams wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room Wednesday.

  • 1 month ago | wgntv.com | Rick Tarsitano

    Posted: May 22, 2025 / 06:29 PM CDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 06:30 PM CDT CHICAGO – After a rough start to the season, Angel Reese is excited to be back at Wintrust Arena for the Sky’s home opener. “No place like home,” Reese smiled during pregame availability. “You click your feet together. You’re just happy to be back home.

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Rick Tarsitano
Rick Tarsitano @RickTarsitano
30 May 25

RT @WGNNews: Tyler Marsh celebrated his first win as @chicagosky head coach last night with his dad Donnie, who is also the other half of t…

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Rick Tarsitano @RickTarsitano
23 May 25

RT @Josh_Frydman: I spoke with WNBA fan Sabrina Smith who told me about her experience at Saturday's Sky-Fever game, including racist remar…

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Rick Tarsitano @RickTarsitano
28 Apr 25

RT @KRoseSharkey: From @GNSportsTV: Really enjoyed meeting & talking to @chicagosky rookie @haileyvanlith as she begins her WNBA career W…