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He's back, baby! ESPN's Dick Vitale makes return to commentating following 4th bout with cancer

Dick Vitale made his return to commentating after nearly two years, receiving a standing ovation at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina, on Saturday night.
The 85-year-old analyst, who has battled multiple cancers, expressed his excitement, stating, "This is my Super Bowl" during the broadcast.
Clemson upset Duke 77-71, marking a significant win for the Tigers and handing Duke their first loss in ACC play this season.
Vitale announced he was cancer-free in December, sharing his gratitude for support and encouraging others to "think positively and have faith.

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Entertainment Weekly

ESPN's Dick Vitale makes emotional broadcasting return after fourth cancer battle

The 85-year-old was greeted by a standing ovation from the crowd.Dominik Bindl/Getty Dick VitaleLegendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is finally back in the booth.On Saturday, Vitale made his long-awaited return to the ESPN airwaves as the color commentator for the Duke-Clemenson game held at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum. The crowd was quick to rally behind the 85-year-old broadcasting veteran at what marked his first time as commentator since…

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Syracuse NY

Legendary college basketball broadcaster returns at age 85 after cancer battle

The 85-year-old hadn't broadcast a game for more than two years

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Famed ESPN analyst Dick Vitale honored in emotional return to broadcasting after two years: ‘This is my Super Bowl’

“He’s back, baby” was shown on the Jumbotron of Littlejohn Coliseum ahead of famed ESPN analyst Dick Vitale’s return to the broadcast after two years.

14 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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New York Post

Dick Vitale makes triumphant ESPN broadcasting return after cancer fight: ‘This is like my Super Bowl’

Broadcasting legend Dick Vitale was met with a loud roar from Clemson fans for his return to the booth on Saturday.

14 days ago·New York, United States

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Outkick

Dick Vitale Gets Standing Ovation In Return To Broadcasting

It's kind of hard given that he has become synonymous with college hoops but until Saturday it had been nearly two years since ESPN's DIck Vitale was part of the broadcast for a college basketball game.Vitale has had his share of health battles over the last couple of years — including several bouts with cancer — but fortunately, the 85-year-old is in good enough shape to get back to business.He made his return on Saturday for an ACC matchup bet…

14 days ago·Nashville, United States

Vitale gets standing O in return: 'My Super Bowl'

Dick Vitale returned to broadcasting for the first time in nearly two years for Saturday night's Duke-Clemson matchup on ESPN and received a lengthy ovation from fans, coaches and players at Littlejohn Coliseum at tipoff.

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