From the death of folk music star Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary to good news from broadcasting legend Dick Vitale, here is this week’s news.

After numerous cancer battles, legendary ESPN announcer Dick Vitale is nearly ready to return to the network and call a college basketball game once again. Vitale, 85, announced on social media on Wednesday that his vocal cords are cancer free.

“Just had (a) scope of my vocal cords & I was very emotional with the great report by Dr ZEITELS,” Vitale said on X on Wednesday. “He said the vocal cords are cancer free & he feels I can return to my love of being at courtside for @espn.”

The new year is already off to a great start.On Wednesday morning, legendary ESPN college basketball announcer Dick Vitale announced that his vocal cords are officially cancer free and that he's been cleared to return to calling games.

The Lakewood Ranch resident isn't sure of the exact date of his return. Vitale has battled cancer four times in four years.

Legendary ESPN college basketball personality Dick Vitale is one step closer to getting back to doing what he loves most. Vitale announced on Wednesday

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro joins @DickieV & his wonderful wife Lorraine for this evening's #CFBPlayoff Semifinal at the @OrangeBowl So lovely to see Dickie V well enough to cheer on his beloved @FightingIrish. Look forward to hearing his voice again on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/skxqzLtDFk

Dick Vitale has been one of the most iconic voices in college basketball for quite some time. Vitale called his first-ever game on ESPN in December 1979, and his 41-year career has produced some of the most memorable moments in the sport.