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2025-06-10

Dick Vitale, 86, Signs New Contract Extension with ESPN, Gets College Basketball Event in His Honor

College basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has signed a multi-year contract extension with ESPN, ensuring his presence on the network through…
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2023-07-12

Dick Vitale’s cancer returns, this time on vocal cords

ESPN college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale announced Wednesday that his cancer has returned, this time on his vocal cords. Vitale,
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, and ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster Dick Vitale were pleased to announce that the 16th Annual Dick Vitale Gala has raised over $5 million for pediatric cancer research. Held on May 7 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, the Gala hosted supporters and celebrities to further groundbreaking advancements in childhood cancer research. Flsar 050921 Sp Gala 13
2022-05-07

Dick Vitale to receive Award for Perseverance at ESPYs

Dick Vitale will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2022 ESPY Awards in July. ESPN president Jimmy
Dick Vitale asks for your support during the press conference at the 16th Annual Dick Vitale Gala held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Friday evening May 7, 2021. Flsar 050921 Sp Gala 01
2022-02-25

Dick Vitale to be honored during SEC men’s tournament

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale will be honored at the Southeastern Conference men’s tournament next month. The 82-year-old Vitale,
Nov 23, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; College basketball commentator Dick Vitale greets fans as he makes his return to work a game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the UCLA Bruins at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
2022-01-24

ESPN’s Dick Vitale (vocal surgery) to miss rest of college hoops season

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale will not appear on television for the remainder of the season after he was
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, and ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster Dick Vitale were pleased to announce that the 16th Annual Dick Vitale Gala has raised over $5 million for pediatric cancer research. Held on May 7 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, the Gala hosted supporters and celebrities to further groundbreaking advancements in childhood cancer research. Flsar 050921 Sp Gala 13
2021-10-18

ESPN’s Dick Vitale announces second cancer diagnosis

ESPN college basketball commentator Dick Vitale has been diagnosed with lymphoma, just months after he was diagnosed with melanoma. The
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2020-03-17

WATCH: Dick Vitale begs and pleads for Tom Brady to sign with Buccaneers

College basketball legend Dick Vitale is all aboard the Tom Brady to Tampa Bay Buccaneers train and pleaded with the…
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2015-06-10

ESPN Adds Year to Dick Vitale’s Contract

ESPN announced it has added one year to legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale's contract, so he'll remain on the microphone for…