Basketball

Dick Vitale Announces Fifth Cancer Diagnosis at Age 86

Dick Vitale, the renowned ESPN basketball broadcaster, was diagnosed with melanoma in his lung and liver on April 13, 2026. This diagnosis comes as Vitale has faced multiple cancer battles since 2021, prompting him to initiate immediate immunotherapy treatment. His ongoing commitment to fundraising for pediatric cancer research is expected to continue, with a gala planned for May 1, 2026, aiming to raise an additional $12 million for the V Foundation.