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Lou Holtz update: Dick Vitale sends message after news of legendary Notre Dame, Arkansas coach entering hospice care

Iconic broadcaster Dick Vitale delivered a heartfelt message to former ESPN colleague Lou Holtz on X/Twitter Friday, one day after news broke that the legendary Notre Dame and Arkansas head football coach was recently entered into hospice care.

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Iowa State Cyclones Receive Impressive Accolade From Legendary Dick Vitale

The 2025-26 men’s college basketball season has been historic for the Iowa State Cyclones. Over the weekend, they hosted the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Hilton Coliseum for their third Big 12 game of the campaign.

Chicago Bears News / HITC / January 12

Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson made a ‘classless’ gesture to Packers, says Dick Vitale

Ben Johnson was slammed by Dick Vitale for a ‘classless’ outburst after the Bears’ playoff win over the Packers. Legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale has hit out at Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, labelling his post-game outburst “classless” after the Bears’ dramatic 31–27 playoff win over the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / January 11

Dick Vitale goes off on Ben Johnson after Packers’ painful loss to Bears

The behavior of Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson after his team’s 31-27 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Saturday’s NFC Wild Card showdown at Soldier Field has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way, including none other than legendary college basketball personality Dick Vitale.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 11

Bears HC Ben Johnson ripped into by Dick Vitale for post-game actions

The Chicago Bears and head coach Ben Johnson pulled off a miraculous Wild Card playoff comeback on Saturday night to defeat the Green Bay Packers by a final score of 31-27.

College Football News / ChiCitySports / January 1

Dick Vitale believes Notre Dame would win national championship if they made the 2025 CFP

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish had an excellent season that ended in heartbreak as their 10-2 record was not enough to make the 2025 College Football Playoff.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 26

Dick Vitale Describes Why Purdue's Matt Painter is a 'Flat Out Winner'

Over the last decade, Matt Painter has established himself as one of the top coaches in college basketball. This week, longtime broadcaster Dick Vitale took to social media to praise the 21-year leader of the Boilermakers.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 14

CBB weekend winners, losers: An unexpected unbeaten emerges

Here are this weekend’s winners and losers.

No. 1 Arizona makes statement in historic win over No. 12 Alabama

Yaxel Lendeborg helps No. 2 Michigan take down Maryland

Trevon Brazile's big game vs. Texas Tech elevates Arkansas' ceiling

No. 23 Nebraska's upset puts them among Big Ten contenders

Kentucky breaks out of slump with huge win over Indiana

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.

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.

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.

Dick Vitale Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Lee Corso Before Final 'GameDay' Appearance

For college football fans, Saturday mornings have long been defined by the familiar sound of “College GameDay” on ESPN. The show has become more than just a pregame program, serving as a tradition that kicks off the weekend.

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.