The Northern Irishman etched his name into the history books once again after winning the 2026 Masters in emphatic style and retaining his title from last year.

Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another battle with cancer.Vitale said Monday that biopsy results had confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, which will have him starting immunotherapy. It marks his fifth battle with cancer, which sidelined him from the airwaves for two years before his return shortly before March Madness in 2025.I've beaten melanoma, the 86-year-old Vitale said in a statement released by ESPN. I've beaten lymphoma. I've beaten vocal-cord cancer. I've beaten lymph-node cancer. I'm 4 for 4 and I'm fully confident I'm going to make it 5 for 5."Separate from his ESPN statement, Vitale posted on social media Monday that he had gone through 10 days of testing that included scans, MRIs, bloodwork and a biopsy. "I obviously did not get the report today that I was hoping for when my oncologist called, Vitale said, noting he planned on winning the battle and adding: Now at least I know what I face.Vitale has made himself a fixture in college basketball, earning the affectionate nickname Dickie V with his voice and exuberant style offering a soundtrack to some of the biggest moments in the sport's history. He's inching closer to five decades with ESPN going back to its 1979 launch, armed with a contract through the 2027-28 season as well as the creation of a basketball event named in his honor this past season.And every step of the way he's quick to tell anyone and everyone how lucky he feels to still be working after years of fighting cancer.That started in 2021 with melanoma, followed by treatments for lymphoma. There were also chemotherapy treatments, radiation for vocal-cord cancer and surgery by summer 2024 to remove cancerous lymph nodes from his neck, while he was unable to speak for a time after the vocal-cord surgery, leaving him having to scribble on eraser-board messages to communicate.Still, Vitale said in his ESPN statement that he feels fantastic." And he quickly turned the focus of his statement to his long-running efforts to raise money for pediatric cancer research, notably with next months annual gala in his name that has raised more than $105 million in its two-decade history.At 86 years young, I've lived a hell of a life, and I'm more motivated than ever to raise money for kids battling cancer, Vitale said, adding that he hopes to raise $12 million with the 21st Dick Vitale Gala set for May 1 in Sarasota, Florida.___AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another battle with cancer.Vitale said Monday that biopsy results had confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, which will have him starting immunotherapy. It marks his fifth battle with cancer, which sidelined him from the airwaves for two years before his return shortly before March Madness in 2025.I've beaten melanoma, the 86-year-old Vitale said in a statement released by ESPN. I've beaten lymphoma. I've beaten vocal-cord cancer. I've beaten lymph-node cancer. I'm 4 for 4 and I'm fully confident I'm going to make it 5 for 5."Separate from his ESPN statement, Vitale posted on social media Monday that he had gone through 10 days of testing that included scans, MRIs, bloodwork and a biopsy. "I obviously did not get the report today that I was hoping for when my oncologist called, Vitale said, noting he planned on winning the battle and adding: Now at least I know what I face.Vitale has made himself a fixture in college basketball, earning the affectionate nickname Dickie V with his voice and exuberant style offering a soundtrack to some of the biggest moments in the sport's history. He's inching closer to five decades with ESPN going back to its 1979 launch, armed with a contract through the 2027-28 season as well as the creation of a basketball event named in his honor this past season.And every step of the way he's quick to tell anyone and everyone how lucky he feels to still be working after years of fighting cancer.That started in 2021 with melanoma, followed by treatments for lymphoma. There were also chemotherapy treatments, radiation for vocal-cord cancer and surgery by summer 2024 to remove cancerous lymph nodes from his neck, while he was unable to speak for a time after the vocal-cord surgery, leaving him having to scribble on eraser-board messages to communicate.Still, Vitale said in his ESPN statement that he feels fantastic." And he quickly turned the focus of his statement to his long-running efforts to raise money for pediatric cancer research, notably with next months annual gala in his name that has raised more than $105 million in its two-decade history.At 86 years young, I've lived a hell of a life, and I'm more motivated than ever to raise money for kids battling cancer, Vitale said, adding that he hopes to raise $12 million with the 21st Dick Vitale Gala set for May 1 in Sarasota, Florida.___AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

Ronnie O'Sullivan will commute from Dublin to compete at this year's World Snooker Championship, with the snooker legend using the Irish capital as his base for tax purposes.The prestigious tournament begins on Saturday at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, running through to 4 May.Rather than staying in England, the 50-year-old will travel back and forth between Ireland and the UK throughout the competition.O'Sullivan disclosed his Dublin arrangement following his triumph at the inaugural John Virgo Trophy, where he comprehensively defeated John Higgins in Sunday's final.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe Rocket currently spends around three months annually in Ireland, having made it a regular residence over the past year.The seven-time world champion secured his latest silverware with a commanding 6-0 whitewash against his Scottish rival at Goffs in Ireland.O'Sullivan spoke warmly about his connection to the country after lifting the trophy."The crowd here was amazing. Any venue we play in Ireland, but especially here at Goffs, the atmosphere is electric. Amazing," he said."I mean I live here quite a lot now. I spend three months a year here. I've always loved coming to Ireland. It has always had a special place in my heart. But having lived here the last year or so, it's been great. I wouldn't have it any other way."LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Rory McIlroy sparks backlash over awkward moment with wife Erica Stoll after Masters winMan United star should never play for the club again after dreadful display in Leeds defeatRory McIlroy 'unfair advantage' row explained after Masters triumphO'Sullivan reflected on his recent resurgence after enduring a prolonged slump in form."I started playing alright a couple of weeks ago. For three years I have been very poor, pretty much every day," he explained."So I didn't think I'd ever have another day where I'd feel good. But the last month I've been feeling alright. So it was nice to feel comfortable at the table."His renewed confidence arrives at an opportune moment, with snooker's most prestigious event just days away.O'Sullivan heads to Sheffield level with Stephen Hendry on seven world titles, seeking to claim the record outright with an eighth Crucible crown.The milestone has proved elusive in recent seasons despite his continued dominance elsewhere in the sport's major events, where he holds a record eight Masters and eight UK Championship titles.Kyren Wilson claimed the 2024 world title, while last year saw Zhao Xintong become the first Chinese player to lift the trophy after defeating O'Sullivan at the semi-final stage.However, the Rocket's vintage display in Ireland suggests he enters this year's championship in formidable shape as he pursues snooker history.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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