Articles tagged: Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale shares why he turned down big offer from CBS

Dick Vitale turned down an offer from CBS Sports to call an NCAA Tournament game this year and his reason is quite wholesome.

Dick Vitale critical of USC, UCLA over move to Big Ten

Legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale is not pleased with the decisions of USC and UCLA to leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. On Thursday, the Big Ten approved…

Dick Vitale provides welcome update on his health

Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale is offering a very encouraging update about his health this week. The 82-year-old Vitale revealed on Tuesday that his latest PET scan showed that…

Dick Vitale will miss rest of college basketball season with new health issue

ESPN’s Dick Vitale will miss the rest of the college basketball season due to vocal issues, he announced Monday. Vitale said he will need surgery to correct Dysplasia and ulcerated…

Video: Dick Vitale shared emotional moment with crowd before Villanova-Baylor

Dick Vitale shared a really cool moment with the crowd prior to Sunday’s game between Villanova and Baylor. Vitale, who is currently battling cancer, was on the call for the…

Video: Dick Vitale crying at start of UCLA-Gonzaga game on ESPN

Dick Vitale got emotional before the tip off in Tuesday night’s huge game between UCLA and Gonzaga. Vitale announced in October that he had been diagnosed with cancer again. The…

Dick Vitale has very encouraging update in cancer battle

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale shared some very good news about the progress of his cancer treatment on Thursday. ESPN announced that Vitale has received clearance from his doctors…

Dick Vitale announces he has been diagnosed with cancer again

Dick Vitale revealed back in August that he was cancer-free after previously being diagnosed with melanoma, but unfortunately the college basketball legend is battling another health issue. Vitale, 82, announced…

Dick Vitale signs 2-year contract extension with ESPN

Dick Vitale will remain on ESPN’s airwaves for the next few years. Vitale signed a 2-year contract extension with ESPN that will take him through the 2022-2023 season. In June…

Dick Vitale vigorously defends John Calipari against firing talk

Dick Vitale gave an impassionate defense of John Calipari on Saturday. Vitale was calling the Kentucky-Tennessee game on ESPN. About seven minutes into the game, Vitale decided to defend Calipari…