Dick Vitale: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / December 9

Dick Vitale Says Anyone Criticizing Notre Dame Is Just 'Jealous'

Dick Vitale won't stand for any Notre Dame criticism amid the prestigious program's College Football Playoff omission. Miami made the CFP over Notre Dame with the same 10-2 record and a head-to-head victory, but the Fighting Irish haven't accepted the outcome too graciously.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Dick Vitale Has Strong Words After Notre Dame Misses Out on College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff rankings were released on Sunday following the conference championship games, and some people are not happy. The grievances primarily involve three teams: the Alabama Crimson Tide, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Miami Hurricanes.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Gridiron Heroics / December 8

‘Where Is the Logic??’: Vitale Demands Answers After Miami Jumps Notre Dame in Final CFP Reveal

Dick Vitale posted a video Sunday night asking the College Football Playoff selection committee to explain something he says makes no sense. Notre Dame got ranked ahead of Miami in every single weekly ranking for five straight weeks.

Dick Vitale finds College Football Playoff selection committee far from awesome, baby

Dick Vitale is well-known and loved as a passionate broadcaster and follower of college basketball. His boundless enthusiam and endless catch phrases have dominated college basketball for several decades.

NBA News / The Spun / December 1

Dick Vitale, Charles Barkley Teaming Up For Two Games This Season

College hoops fans are reportedly in for a special treat this basketball season as two all-time legends prepare to share the booth for the first time ever as teammates under the ESPN network.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 21

Dick Vitale Fired Up After MSU's Dominant Win Over Kentucky

After a dominant 83-66 win against the #12-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, many prominent MSU alumni and other iconic faces took to Social Media to express their praise.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 14

Illinois Basketball Is About to Kick Illini Football to the Curb

Illinois basketball is back, baby! Imagine that in your best Dick Vitale voice, or just keep your ears open around Champaign and you're likely to hear some version of it spoken aloud.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Legendary Sportscaster Dick Vitale Announces Unfortunate News on Friday

Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale has firmly established himself as a legendary voice in college basketball. Over the past few decades, the 85-year-old announcer has become a well-loved figure who continues to inspire through his energy and optimism.

College Basketball News / ACC Digital Network / November 7

Watch: Texas vs. Duke Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Men’s Basketball

Three Biggest Takeaways from Duke's Win Over Texas

The Duke Blue Devils opened their season against the Texas Longhorns in the Dick Vitale Invitational on Tuesday night. It was a mixed-bag performance by the Blue Devils , as the offense struggled for extended stretches.

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / November 4

Watch: The inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational “Primetime Player”: Cameron Boozer #duke #accbasketball

Watch: Duke G Isaiah Evans Highlights vs. Texas

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Congratulations Pour in for Legendary Announcer Dick Vitale on Friday

Dick Vitale has been one of the biggest and most well-known personalities in the sports media industry for decades. ESPN launched in September 1979, and Vitale joined the network as a college basketball analyst during the 1979-80 season.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 30

Sean Miller Gives Injury Update on 2 Key Texas Longhorns Players

The Texas Longhorns are now only days away from their season-opening clash with the Duke Blue Devils in the Dick Vitale Invitational on Nov. 4. In the lead-up to this game and the non-conference schedule overall, the Longhorns have been dealing with some injury issues, especially among their big men.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 29

Analyst Dick Vitale sees a race for the top college basketball player in the country

With the college basketball season inching closer and closer, teams are already playing in their first preseason scrimmage matches, and Baylor is no exception.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 28

Dick Vitale shares the most impressive team he has seen so far this season

There is no one more beloved in college basketball than Dick Vitale, and he seems to be very excited about the upcoming college basketball season. There are some really good teams this year, which should make for a great season.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 27

One of Dick Vitale's top college basketball storylines involves the Kentucky Wildcats

It has been a while since there has been a lot of hype surrounding a Kentucky vs. Louisville game, but there will be this season. Last year, there was some hype, but this year, the Wildcats and Cardinals will come into this game likely as top ten teams.

ESPN Legend Dick Vitale Makes Big Cancer Battle Announcement After Prayers Poured In

In 2021, celebrated ESPN sportscaster Dick Vitale was diagnosed with lymphoma after he had to go through several surgeries for melanoma. Lymphoma is a form of cancer of the lymphatic system, and Vitale had shared his journey on his social media handles.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 8

Dick Vitale Names New Iowa Hooper As Prime-Time Player For 2025

It's going to be a new look Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team in 2025, almost from top to bottom. The big change, of course, is at head coach. Fran McCaffery is out after 15 seasons and an up-and-comer with strong ties to Iowa City, Ben McCollum, is in.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 9

ESPN is going all out for Dick Vitale, as it should

Dick Vitale is a college basketball legend as a broadcaster, and he's proven to be quite resilient as well. Most likely have forgotten that Vitale started in the sports world as a basketball coach, but he's become a household name because of the enthusiasm and energy he brings to the court as a broadcaster.

Vitale makes decision on his broadcasting future

Duke, Texas to play in inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational

The best buzzer-beaters in basketball history

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / March 18

Dick Vitale predicts an early NCAA Tournament exit by Maryland basketball

After a sensational season under Kevin Willard, Maryland men's basketball earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Terrapins will play Grand Canyon on Friday for their first game and with how well Maryland played to end the season, the Terps are a trendy pick to make it far in the tournament.