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Think college football’s rankings are messed up? College basketball’s are on a different level

Why isn’t Northwestern ranked after beating No. 1 Purdue? The answer must be that it would make too much sense. But that’s just one of many examples.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

LOOK: Tom Izzo sends heartfelt message to Dick Vitale as Jimmy V Week begins

Tom Izzo sends heartfelt message to Dick Vitale as Jimmy V Week begins

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2023

Dick Vitale Vows ESPN Comeback, but Return Will Be Delayed

The legendary college basketball announcer is in remission after a battle with vocal cord cancer.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2023

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ESPN’s Dick Vitale Provides Emotional Update on Cancer Battle

The longtime beloved ESPN college basketball analyst hopes to return to the microphone next month.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2023

Let’s Remember the Worst Opening Day Loss in NFL History

The ending to the Chiefs-Browns Week 1 game in 2002 was as wild as it gets.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 28, 2023

Dick Vitale has cancer for a third time. 84-year-old still plans to call ESPN games.

Dick Vitale has twice defeated cancer.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 13, 2023

Stugotz Spent 20 Minutes Thinking He Was Talking to Aaron Rodgers. He Wasn’t.

Stugotz from ’Le Batard Show’ hilariously explains embarrassing mix-up.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13, 2023

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ESPN’s Dick Vitale again diagnosed with cancer

Vitale tweeted that he had surgery in Boston this week, and tests revealed that he has vocal cord cancer. He said he will undergo six weeks of radiation treatments.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2023

ESPN’s Dick Vitale Reveals He’s Battling Cancer Again

The beloved college basketball analyst has fought through various health ailments in recent years.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13, 2023

Dick Vitale Updates Status for College Hoops Season Amid Latest Health Issues

The 84-year-old Vitale is hoping to be ready for his 45th season with ESPN this fall.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 22, 2023

Dick Vitale Floats Potential Bob Huggins Replacement for West Virginia

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18, 2023

Nuggets, Nikola Jokic Praised By Sports World, Fans After Clinching First NBA Title

Barack Obama and Dick Vitale were among those who weighed in on Denver’s historic NBA Finals victory.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 13, 2023

Dick Vitale Makes Passionate Call for NCAA Changes Amid College Hoops ’Nightmare’

One of college basketball’s most respected voices is imploring the NCAA to make changes to the transfer portal.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 14, 2023

Dick Vitale Names ‘Best Team Left in Tourney’ After Sweet 16

The ESPN analyst believes one team has looked better than the rest.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25, 2023

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Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2023

Vitale Calls Out Texas’s Handling of Interim Coach Rodney Terry

Texas has yet to remove the interim tag from the coach that has guided them through a midseason dismissal of Chris Beard and a run to the Sweet 16

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2023

Q&A: Dickie V talks March Madness and Coors-icles

The charismatic college basketball commentator opened up about returning to the game.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 15, 2023

Vitale Says He Endured ‘Dark Moments’ During Cancer Battle

The longtime broadcaster returned to the airwaves this college basketball season after nearly a year away from the sport.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 13, 2023

ESPN’s Dick Vitale Makes Picks for Final Four, National Champion

The longtime ESPN college basketball analyst picked who he believes will cut down the nets.

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Sports Illustrated · Mar 10, 2023

Charles Barkley Makes Fun of the Recent JJ Redick–Kendrick Perkins Blowup

Barkley cracks up ‘Inside the NBA’ colleagues with shot at ‘First Take’ drama.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 9, 2023

Dick Vitale Declined CBS Offer to Call NCAA Tournament Game This Year

The announcing legend explained his decision in an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 9, 2023

Jim Boeheim’s Exit From Syracuse Draws Strong Take From Dick Vitale

Boeheim retired after nearly 50 years at the helm of the Orange.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22, 2023

Vitale Condemns Nate Oats for Handling of Player Linked to Killing

The Crimson Tide coach drew widespread criticism for his defense of forward Brandon Miller on Tuesday afternoon.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 28, 2023

Dick Vitale Pays Tribute to Legendary Broadcaster Billy Packer

For a brief period of time, both commentators worked the NCAA Tournament for their respective networks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023

Billy Packer, college sports broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours, dies at 82

Packer’s broadcasting career coincided with the growth of college basketball. He worked as analyst or color commentator on every Final Four from 1975 to 2008.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 6, 2023

Dick Vitale Gets Fooled by a NFL Network Replay and Handles It Like a Trooper

He gives himself a turnover after the Packers-Lions blunder.

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