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Dianna Russini’s new show got very awkward after a Mike Vrabel mention

The first episode of Dianna Russini’s new show got very awkward after her guest decided to bring up some of the memes that were generated during the height of her controversy with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Sports talk radio …

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Dianna Russini is returning to sports media

Dianna Russini is officially returning to sports media after her scandal-induced hiatus. Russini will begin hosting “The Russini Report,” a weekly one-hour NFL show to be streamed on BetUS TV’s website and X account, Andrew Marchand of …

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Mike Vrabel reportedly wanted to defend Dianna Russini during their scandal

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel reportedly had to be talked out of offering up a more enthusiastic defense of Dianna Russini when photos of them together were initially published. A new story from Ben Strauss and Kalyn Kahler of ESPN outlined …

Dianna Russini holding a mic

Update on Dianna Russini’s sports media career emerges

Dianna Russini is planning a return to sports media, sources told Front Office Sports, after The Athletic published its review of her work and her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Russini is “absolutely” preparing a comeback …

Mike Vrabel at a press conference

Mike Vrabel ducks Dianna Russini questions after The Athletic findings

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel declined to address The Athletic’s review of his relationship with former reporter Dianna Russini when asked on Thursday before practice. “No, I don’t have any reaction,” Vrabel told reporters. “We’re moved on …

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Aaron Rodgers goes off on Dr. Fauci and Dianna Russini in wild interview

Aaron Rodgers’ interview on “The Pat McAfee Show” went a bit off-topic Monday when the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback decided to bring up Dr. Anthony Fauci and the Dianna Russini scandal. McAfee asked Rodgers a fairly mild question …

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One NFL insider named as perfect fit to replace Dianna Russini

ESPN made a flurry of layoffs on Tuesday just after the network acquired NFL Network. On Monday, reports surfaced that Ryan Clark was let go, and he was informed of the decision in the middle of an episode of “NFL Live.” On Tuesday, more …

Dianna Russini holding a mic

Dianna Russini’s salary at The Athletic has been revealed in light of Mike Vrabel scandal

Former NFL reporter Dianna Russini has been in plenty of headlines since the photos with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel came to light. Since then, Vrabel has remained as the coach, but Russini resigned from The Athletic and has not been …

Mike Vrabel at a press conference

Chargers troll Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini in schedule release video

The Los Angeles Chargers could not help themselves this week. Thursday marked the NFL’s official schedule release day for 2026. Among the many standouts around the league was the schedule release of the Jim Harbaugh-led Chargers. The Chargers …

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Patriots’ greeting sparks a Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini meme frenzy

The New England Patriots’ social media team pulled a brave move over the weekend amid the constant presence of trolls online. In wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day via X, the Patriots gave fans and trolls a platform for memes targeting …

Dianna Russini on a red carpet

New report addresses whether Dianna Russini named her son after Mike Vrabel

Much has been made of the fact that Dianna Russini’s son shares a name with Mike Vrabel, but a new report indicates that he is not the namesake. Russini had her son in 2021, but he was not named after Vrabel. Sources insisted to TMZ that he was …

Mike Vrabel at a press conference

Report: Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini rented a boat together while she was pregnant

The Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal has taken another twist. Vrabel, the New England Patriots head coach, and Russini, the former reporter for The Athletic, rented a private boat together back in June 2021, according to a report on Wednesday by …

Dianna Russini on a red carpet

Dianna Russini appeared to make Spotify playlist for Mike Vrabel

Another clue has emerged regarding the relationship between former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. David Covucci of FOIAball discovered what appears to be a Spotify playlist Russini made for Vrabel in …

Mike Vrabel at a press conference

Patriots release statement on Mike Vrabel

The New England Patriots have released a statement on the situation involving head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini. The New York Post’s Page Six originally published photos of Vrabel and Russini at a hotel in Arizona, and on …

Dianna Russini on a red carpet

New photos of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini emerge

Some new photos of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini together were published on Thursday, adding further credence to the suspicion that the two are having an extramarital affair. The New York Post’s Page Six, which initially published photos of …

Mike Vrabel looks on

Mike Vrabel is taking the next step amid fallout from Dianna Russini photos

Mike Vrabel has helped rejuvenate the New England Patriots franchise, but he’s now focused on rebuilding himself in the wake of the leaked photos of him and former The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini. On Wednesday, the Patriots head coach said …

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