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ESPN's Dick Vitale Makes Return As Commentator After 4th Bout With Cancer: The iconic sportscaster hadn't called a game for the network in two years.
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WELCOME BACK, DICKIE V!
Dick Vitale gets a standing ovation in his return after cancer took him away from the broadcast booth for two years ❤️

WELCOME BACK, DICKIE V!
Dick Vitale gets a standing ovation in his return after cancer took him away from the broadcast booth for two years ❤️
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Dick Vitale Delivers Inspiring Message in Return to College Basketball Broadcasting
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ESPN's Dick Vitale makes emotional broadcasting return after cancer battle: 'This is like my Super Bowl'
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Famed ESPN analyst Dick Vitale honored in emotional return to broadcasting after two years: ‘This is my Super Bowl’
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Dick Vitale makes emotional return to ESPN: 'Beats the hell out of chemotherapy': Dick Vitale's made a much-anticipated and emotional return to calling college ...
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ESPN Celebrates Return of Dick Vitale to College Basketball With Classy Video Montage
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Legendary college basketball announcer, 87, shares major health update after fifth cancer diagnosis
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Key FactsVitale reports very good blood tests after fifth cancer diagnosis
Aug 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- In his first update since the diagnosis, Vitale said his oncologist had described his latest bloodwork as very good.
- On X on August 5, 2026, he said he hoped immunotherapy would be effective in eliminating the cancer.
- The post spread quickly as fans congratulated Vitale and sent him good wishes for his continued recovery.
- Vitale has been an ESPN broadcaster since 1979 and called his first NCAA Tournament game on television this year.
Just received good news from my oncologist that my bloodwork results were very good. I keep [praying] that the Immuno Therapy treatments are very effective in wiping out the cancer.— Dick Vitale, via X post announcing positive bloodwork and hope for immunotherapy.
"It Is Really Sad": Dick Vitale Doesn't Hold Back on Caitlin Clark's WNBA Situation
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Dick Vitale announces 'abnormalities' discovered during latest scans: Legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale announced Wednesday that "some abnormalities" were ...
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Dick Vitale gets emotional during tribute from ESPN, Coach K: 'I'm in awe': Dick Vitale had a heartfelt moment on Nov. 4, choking up as ESPN played a tribute ...
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Cameron Boozer overcomes rough first half to lead Duke to win over Texas: Cameron Boozer was scoreless in the first half but took the game over in the second ...
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ESPN Makes Decision on Legendary Announcer Dick Vitale's Contract: The college basketball analyst has been with ESPN since 1979.
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Dick Vitale ‘ecstatic’ about latest health update: ‘I am cancer-free’: Dick Vitale announces in a health update on his social media account that he remains ...
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Dick Vitale gets emotional talking about cancer battle on Duke-Louisville broadcast
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Let Dick Vitale Wind Down Broadcasting Career in Peace: Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale returned to the broadcast booth a few weeks ago and ...
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‘He’s tremendous.’ ESPN analyst Dick Vitale praises Mark Pope during UK-Alabama broadcast
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Dick Vitale: I'm back and calling the game I love - ESPN: Dick Vitale is returning to the men's college basketball broadcast booth on Saturday -- and has a lot ...
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Dick Vitale returning to broadcasting for Duke-Clemson game - ESPN: Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale will return to broadcasting for the first time in nearly ...
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Dick Vitale will call his first college basketball game in almost two years Saturday
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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale’s return to broadcasting delayed by accident at home
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Dick Vitale Cleared for ESPN Return After Vocal Cords Diagnosed as Cancer-Free: Legendary ESPN college basketball personality Dick Vitale is one step closer to ...
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ESPN's Dick Vitale Announces He Is Cancer Free During Jimmy V Week: Vitale was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in July 2023.
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ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale diagnosed with vocal cord cancer: 'I plan to fight like hell'
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Key FactsDick Vitale Discloses Vocal Cord Cancer Diagnosis
Jul 13, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Vitale disclosed the diagnosis through social media on Wednesday and expects six weeks of radiation treatment.
- The illness is his third cancer bout; after melanoma in 2021 and later lymphoma, he announced being cancer-free in August.
- Lymphoma treatments caused vocal-cord dysplasia in 2022, leading him to miss the second half of the 2021–22 season.
- Vitale has worked as an ESPN basketball analyst since 1979, when the network began broadcasting.
terrible disease ... has knocked on my door three different times.— Dick Vitale, ESPN basketball analyst, discussing his vocal cord cancer diagnosis.
Dick Vitale Makes Broadcast Return In Kentucky—Michigan State Game: The iconic broadcaster returned to the sideline to call the first game of the 2022 Champions ...
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ESPN analyst Dick Vitale is cancer free : ESPN analyst Dick Vitale is cancer free after lengthy battles with lymphoma and melanoma, he announced Wednesday.
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What to Watch Saturday: Dick Vitale documentary, more ‘Flowers in the Attic’: Dickie V chronicles the life and career of college basketball announcer Dick Vitale ...
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