Russini’s New Sports Show Delayed at Debut

Dianna Russini’s return to television got off to a late start on November 11, when her new BetUS show, The Russini Report, had not begun more than 10 minutes after its scheduled noon Eastern premiere. Viewers on X said the stream link was not working and criticized the launch.

The debut comes months after Russini left her job as a senior NFL reporter at The Athletic amid scrutiny of her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Photos published in April showed the pair together at a hotel in Sedona, Arizona. Both are married to other people and have denied having an affair.

The Athletic later determined that their relationship was inappropriate and had breached its standards because it was not disclosed, regardless of whether it was romantic. Vrabel was away for day three of the NFL Draft to receive counseling.

In an interview published earlier this week, Russini said false claims about the relationship had spiraled beyond control. She called the early period of the controversy a nightmare and said the months since had been heartbreaking.

Russini returned to X on November 10, posting information about a trade involving Kirk Cousins, the Minnesota Vikings and the Las Vegas Raiders. The deal was confirmed shortly afterward, though some users mocked her return and questioned whether viewers would tune in to her show.