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Dianna Russini plans return with a digital sports show next week
Dianna Russini is reportedly returning to work next week with a new digital show.
The NFL reporter resigned from The Athletic in April after photos showed her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a resort in Arizona.
Russini and Vrabel denied having an affair and said their interaction was innocent.
Both are married to other people.
The photos led to public speculation about their relationship and controversy around Russini’s work.
She left The Athletic to stop the speculation and damage surrounding the situation.
Her new show is expected to feature interviews with players and coaches, though its digital platform has not been named.
The show is due to launch next week, as the NFL season enters a decisive stage.
Dianna Russini is expected to host her own show on a digital platform starting next week, Page Six reported.
The show is expected to feature interviews with players and coaches.
Russini resigned from The Athletic on April 14 after photos of her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel prompted public speculation.
Russini and Vrabel denied having an affair and said their interaction was innocent.
- Who
- Dianna Russini, a former NFL reporter for The Athletic.
- What
- She is expected to host her own show on a digital platform and interview players and coaches.
- When
- The show is expected to launch next week, according to Page Six.
- Where
- On a digital platform. The platform is not named.
- Why
- Russini is returning to work after resigning from The Athletic amid controversy over photos with Mike Vrabel.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Page Six published photos of Russini and Vrabel at a resort in Sedona, Arizona.
Russini resigned from The Athletic.
The Athletic published the results of its investigation into Russini.
Page Six reported that Russini's digital show would launch the following week.
- New show
- Digital platform; expected to launch next week
- Show content
- Interviews with players and coaches
- Former employer
- The Athletic
- Resignation
- April 14
- Photo location
- Ambiente resort, Sedona, Arizona
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What people are saying
headlining her own show, which is very, very exciting for her.
It’s going to be on a digital platform. It will be launching next week.
I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published.
I do so not because I accept the narrative that has been constructed around this episode, but because I refuse to lend it further oxygen or to let it define me or my career.