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Dick Vitale after a Feb. 2022 hospital discharge.

Dick Vitale updates that he’s been released from hospital, and his post-op evaluation was successful

"He feels optimistic that if I follow his plan (which I will) that he will get me back court side to do what I truly love – talking college hoops for ESPN during the 2022-23 season."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 17, 2022 0
Dick Vitale in hospital around a February 2022 surgery. (@DickieV on Twitter.)

Dick Vitale provides post-surgery update, thanks all those who have sent him support

"It was a 3 hr surgery Dr Zeitels said was tough but got what he needed vs Dysplasia & ulcerated lesions."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 15, 2022 1
Dick Vitale at his 2021 gala.

Dick Vitale writes that he’ll need surgery for his vocal cords, won’t appear on ESPN the rest of this season

"While I’m heartbroken that I won’t appear on ESPN for the rest of this season, I’m encouraged by the progress."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 24, 2022 1

Dick Vitale moved to tears during standing ovation from Baylor crowd

What a lovely moment.

By Jay Rigdon OnDec 13, 2021 2
Dick Vitale at his 2021 gala.

Dick Vitale receives medical clearance to call Sunday’s Baylor-Villanova game courtside

This is great news on many levels.

By Jay Rigdon OnDec 10, 2021 1
V Week.

ESPN’s 15th annual V Week will feature a tribute to Dick Vitale, a focus on the Stuart Scott Fund, and a rare sneaker...

Live V Week broadcasts include a UFC Fight Night supporting the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund, plus the Jimmy V Men's and Women’s Basketball Classics.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 1, 2021 0
The Dayton-Kansas finale, called by Dick Vitale.

“Look at the bedlam!” Dick Vitale was fired up for Dayton’s win over No. 4 Kansas, the Flyers’ first top-five win since 1984

"Oh my god! Oh my god! It went down! Look at the bedlam! Look at the bedlam! I can't believe it!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 26, 2021 0

Dick Vitale emotional in return to booth for Gonzaga-UCLA amid cancer battle

It's great to have Dickie V back in the booth.

By Matt Clapp OnNov 23, 2021 1
Dick Vitale (R) and Scott Van Pelt at the 16trh annual Dick Vitale Gala.

Dick Vitale raises $6.5 million for pediatric cancer research at 16th annual gala

Vitale's 16th annual gala, held Friday, raised $6.5 million for pediatric cancer research.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 9, 2021 0
Scott Van Pelt

Scott Van Pelt talks “life-affirming” charity work, including being part of Dick Vitale’s pediatric cancer fundraising gala

"When a room gets energized with sharing wealth, it's a life-affirming thing. They get competitive with each other. Six figures becomes seven. You feel like you're helping."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 30, 2021 0

Dick Vitale reportedly has a new extension with ESPN

Vitale's deal takes him through the 2022-2023 college basketball season.

By Jay Rigdon OnApr 1, 2021 10
Mat Ishbia

Former Michigan State basketball player Mat Ishbia donates $1 million to V Foundation for pediatric cancer research

Dick Vitale relayed the story of Ishbia's donation live on ESPN's Michigan-Michigan State broadcast Thursday.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 5, 2021 0

Dick Vitale talks why he’s “totally obsessed” with raising money for research into kids’ cancers: “It’s the story of my life now.”

"I just feel that at this state of my life, I want to give back. I love young kids, I love young people."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 6, 2021 2

Dick Vitale live-tweeted the Buccaneers winning the NFC Championship Game with trademark enthusiasm

Dickie V almost couldn't handle the Buccaneers win over the Packers today.

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 24, 2021 0
Dick Vitale with his newest book, "The Lost Season."

Dick Vitale is sending another $29,000 to the V Foundation from the most recent sales of his new book, “The Lost Season”

In total, sales of "The Lost Season" have raised $47,700 for The V Foundation so far.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 14, 2021 0
The Kansas-Kansas State brawl saw Dick Vitale weigh in in strong terms.

Dick Vitale calls Kansas-Kansas State brawl “sickening,” calls for Silvio De Sousa to be banned for life for picking up a chair: “That’s...

"He's holding a chair! I mean, that's criminal! He's going to hurt somebody!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 21, 2020 8
Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale signs extension with ESPN through the 2021-22 college basketball season, when he’ll be 82

For the third-straight year, Vitale and ESPN have agreed to add another future year to his contract.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 19, 2019 2
Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale got his diaper dandies in a bunch during a radio appearance discussing LSU and Will Wade

Vitale didn't really make a great case as to why he defended the likes of Rick Pitino while bashing Will Wade.

By Sean Keeley OnMar 26, 2019 0
Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale is joining the chorus of analysts advocating for college athletes to be able to profit from endorsements

"We can solve that in a heartbeat. A kid like Zion, let him be allowed to get those dollars. He can make appearances, he can endorse a product. We got a tournament going on, and everyone's making millions. Let those kids be able to benefit!"

By Matt Yoder OnMar 18, 2019 1

Dick Vitale and Hubie Brown will call Boston College-Duke, their first game together

Two men who have been friends for more than 50 years will finally work their first game on TV together

By Ken Fang OnFeb 5, 2019 3
Dick Vitale with a poster for his new book. He's donating his proceeds to The V Foundation.

Dick Vitale’s “Mount Rushmores of College Basketball” book has raised $24,600 for The V Foundation so far

Vitale promised to donate his proceeds to The V Foundation, and he's done just that, raising $24,600 so far.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 10, 2019 1
Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale signs another contract extension with ESPN, through 2021 this time

Vitale's contract has been extended for another year, and will now run through 2021.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 10, 2018 6

AA’s @ClippitTV videos: Bill Walton has had enough of ‘these automatic bids for truck stops’ in the NCAA Tournament

A look at some of the top sports media videos recently shared on Clippit.

By Matt Clapp OnMar 9, 2018 0

Dick Vitale spends final minutes of Gonzaga blowout win talking about how much he loved a Jennifer Lopez concert

He also told us how he got a text message from Alex Rodriguez.

By Matt Clapp OnMar 6, 2018 0
Dick Vitale

After Rick Carlisle, the latest criticisms of ESPN’s LaVar Ball coverage are from…Dick Vitale?

"Y do we chase LaVar Ball ? R we that desperate for 1 of his absurd statements? @LukeWalton has more CLASS & HOOPS knowledge on his pinkie than LaVar!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 8, 2018 2

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