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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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ESPN's Dick Vitale Makes Return As Commentator After 4th Bout With Cancer
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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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 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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Dick Vitale gets emotional during tribute from ESPN, Coach K: 'I'm in awe'
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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Cameron Boozer overcomes rough first half to lead Duke to win over Texas
ESPN Makes Decision on Legendary Announcer Dick Vitale's Contract: The college basketball analyst has been with ESPN since 1979.
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ESPN Makes Decision on Legendary Announcer Dick Vitale's Contract
Dick Vitale gets emotional talking about cancer battle on Duke-Louisville broadcast
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Dick Vitale gets emotional talking about cancer battle on Duke-Louisville ...
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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Let Dick Vitale Wind Down Broadcasting Career in Peace
‘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 returning to broadcasting for Duke-Clemson game - ESPN
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's Dick Vitale Announces He Is Cancer Free During Jimmy V Week
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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Dick Vitale Makes Broadcast Return In Kentucky—Michigan State Game
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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ESPN analyst Dick Vitale is cancer free
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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