• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Larry Brown Sports

Larry Brown Sports

Brown Bag it, Baby

  • Home
  • Blog View
  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Media
  • Headlines
  • Podcast
College BasketballFeatured StoriesMediaDick VitaleESPN

Dick Vitale shares big news about his broadcasting future

January 8, 2025 by Darryn Albert • Comments
FacebookTweetLinkedInRedditThreadsWhatsAppEmail
Dick Vitale speaking into a microphone
Nov 23, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Basketball sportscaster Dick Vitale talks to the media before the start of a game between the UCLA Bruins and the Gonzaga Bulldogs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Dick Vitale is getting more good news this week from his doctors.

The legendary college basketball figure Vitale announced the big news Wednesday that he has been approved to return to broadcasting. Vitale noted that a recent scope of his vocal cords revealed they are cancer-free.

“Just had scope of my vocal cords & I was very emotional with the great report by Dr ZEITELS,” Vitale wrote on X. “He said the vocal cords are cancer free & he feels I can return to my love of being at courtside for @espn.”

Just had scope of my vocal cords & I was very emotional with the great report by Dr ZEITELS . He said the vocal cords are cancer free & he feels I can return to my love of being at courtside for @espn . pic.twitter.com/r4tJHcTiMF

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) January 8, 2025

The 85-year-old Vitale had fought numerous battles against cancer in recent years but has managed to win all of them. Most recently last month, Vitale announced he was cancer-free after a battle against lymph node cancer.

A 41-year broadcasting veteran for ESPN, Vitale has not called a game since 2022-23. While Vitale may still be facing an uphill battle to actually get back into the booth, fans will definitely be hoping for another triumphant and emotional return to the airwaves by Vitale.

  • i want more great stories!

Sign up today for free and get the best sports content sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

.

Follow Us

Get instantly notified of the most viral news stories via Google!

  • Trending stories

Chiefs star Travis Kelce looking frustrated after giving up interception

Travis Kelce coughs up game-losing interception to end ‘SNF’

2 days ago
Ohio State QB Julian Sayin's knee being down before getting the first down in a game against Indiana

Ohio State burned by crucial overturned call against Indiana

3 days ago
George Pickens celebrating

George Pickens blasts Richard Sherman in deleted post

4 days ago
The logo of the Los Angeles Lakers

Former Lakers center Elden Campbell dies at 57

7 days ago
Isaiah Likely tries to complete a catch in the end zone

Ravens have go-ahead TD taken away on controversial call

2 days ago

Sidebar


  • don’t miss these

BYU guard Robert Wright III shooting over Clemson defenders in a Jimmy V Classic game

BYU caps historic comeback with epic buzzer-beater over Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

42 minutes ago
Matt Campbell at a press conference

Interesting details emerge about Matt Campbell’s new Penn State contract

2 hours ago108
Pete Alonso holding a bat

Report: Pete Alonso has a significant ask in free agency

2 hours ago157
Giannis Antetokounmpo wearing headphones

Giannis Antetokounmpo gets linked to a new team

10 hours ago331
John Calipari at a press conference

John Calipari has invented a new NIL booster insurance plan

12 hours ago158
Justin Herbert being interviewed by Laura Rutledge

Justin Herbert has an awkward interview with Laura Rutledge after ‘MNF’ win

21 hours ago2K+
  • popular stories

Elle Duncan

Frontrunner emerges to replace Elle Duncan at ESPN

Montana State running back Julius Davis screams at his coach

Montana State RB Julius Davis goes crazy on his coach after game

Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding lining up for a field goal against Indiana

Ohio State kicker muffs game-tying field goal late vs. Indiana

Jayden Fielding in his Ohio State uniform

Internet memes about Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding were so ruthless

Darius Slay during a postgame interview

Former All-Pro does not want to play for Bills after being claimed

Russell Wilson laughing

Fans all said the same thing about Russell Wilson landing a gig with CBS

Get the App

© 2025 · LB Sports Media Group Inc · Powered by Springwire.ai

  • X
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • About
  • Contact
  • Editorial Process
  • Staff Writers
  • Privacy Policy
Dedicated to the memory of Nevil Vega