Dick Vitale, before calling March Madness game, says return 'a miracle'

Florida leads SEC contenders into March Madness Florida enters March Madness with championship expectations, but strong SEC rivals could challenge the Gators as the race for the NCAA title unfolds. At a time where so much is changing in college basketball, a familiar voice has returned to the sport. After a yearslong battle with several types of cancer, resulting in a long hiatus, Dick Vitale returned to the headset for the 2025-26 season, getting back to a typical frequency of calling games. There were several times this didn’t seem possible. The 86-year-old had periods where he wasn’t able to talk, unable to share those signature catchphrases that made him a beloved figure in the sport....