Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale

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Dick Vitale, college basketball's top analyst and ambassador, joined ESPN during the 1979-80 season. His thorough knowledge of the game is brought forth in an enthusiastic, passionate style. Vitale also contributes columns to ESPN.com.

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Maddon: This is just the beginning

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

It won't take the Rays long to get over their World Series loss to the Phillies. They know they accomplished something very special this season.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale tells us what his Tampa Bay Rays need to do to save their World Series and...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | October 27, 2008

Dick on what it was like to be at Tropicana Field Sunday night and how excited he was to see his Rays go to the World Series.

Dick Vitale tells the guys what it was like to be at Tropicana Field Sunday night and how...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | October 20, 2008

Dick on the ALCS and what it was like throwing out the first pitch at the Trop.

Dick Vitale tells us what it was like to throw out the first pitch of Game 2 of...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | October 13, 2008

Rays win a time-consuming, tension-filled affair to even series

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In the latest "pinch us" moment from a feel-good season, the Rays pulled even in the ALCS with a 9-8, 11-inning victory over the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2008

Dick Vitale

Dick discusses the MLB playoffs. He thinks his Rays will advance to the next round, says the Red...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | October 06, 2008

Seriously, just coincidence or something more?

10 p.m. ET Cubs players and coaches may say they don't believe in curses, hexes and billy goats, but the events in Thursday's second inning may cause ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2008

AP Photo/Chris O'Meara

Basketball analyst Dick Vitale cheers during Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox game Wednesday July 2, 2008 in St...

Photo | September 28, 2008

Dick on the Rays, Manny, Team USA, Favre

...time soon; Comparisons to the '69 Mets are interesting. Vitale reacts to Manny Ramirez's antics but says he's definitely a Hall of Famer. Dick loves the makeup of Team USA and predicts they...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | August 04, 2008

For Baldelli, it's been one step up, two steps back

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The Rays have arrived, but Rocco Baldelli has not. The 26-year-old outfielder is unsure when -- or if -- he's coming back.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008

Kenny Chesney

...who played for Boston. He talks about taking batting practice against Roy Oswalt, being friends with Dick Vitale and admiring his passion, and what to expect during tomorrow's White House visit

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | July 15, 2008

Youkilis' bat slams Wakefield, Red Sox past overmatched Orioles

Kevin Youkilis had a career-high six RBIs, thanks to his first grand slam, and Tim Wakefield pitched seven innings of two-hit ball Saturday night to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 12-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 12, 2008

Top ESPN searches of 2006

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Top ESPN searches of 2006

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2007

Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale says we need to give more credit to Terry Francona. He's a lot like Joe...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | October 29, 2007

Dick Vitale, ESPN

The Indians made some mistakes, but it really wouldn't have mattered. Dick thinks the long wait for Colorado hurts them. Vitale says Red Sox in six games. Dick thinks the Yankees didn't...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | October 22, 2007