Richard John Vitale (/ vaɪˈtæl /; born June 9, 1939), also known as " Dickie V ", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well known …

10 hours ago · On Tuesday, March 17, Dick Vitale will call his first March Madness game in 46 years of broadcasting— and he thinks it’s pretty awesome (baby). “Gonna be doing the First Four game, and …

Official website of Dick Vitale - Legendary ESPN college basketball analyst, bestselling author, and tireless champion for pediatric cancer research through the V Foundation.

Feb 22, 2026 · Longtime ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale delivered encouraging news Friday, sharing that his latest medical checkup produced positive results as he continues his battle with cancer.

Feb 28, 2026 · Dick Vitale, 86, remains a legendary ESPN college basketball broadcaster despite health battles. He’s battled and survived four types of cancer in the last five years, returning to …

Jun 29, 2024 · BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said on social media he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time. Vitale announced Friday that a …

Nov 4, 2025 · Which is exactly what Vitale did. In February, after two years away from the broadcast booth, Vitale made his triumphant return to college basketball for then-No. 2 Duke at Clemson.

14 hours ago · Dick Vitale to make his NCAA Tournament broadcasting debut Tuesday in the First Four with Charles Barkley Dickie V will call an NCAA Tournament game for the first ...

1 day ago · Legendary ESPN analyst Dick Vitale shares his full 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket and predicts which team will cut down the nets.

8 hours ago · Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley will call their first NCAA Tournament game together “One of the reasons I want to work with him is because we’re all so lucky because of basketball, and there ...