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Dianna Russini breaks silence on scandal with Mike Vrabel: ‘It was a nightmare’

Headline from The Oregonian, from the development of Nov 9, 2026

Newest development Nov 10, 2026 · 4 reportsIn return to NFL coverage, Dianna Russini doesn't address Mike Vrabel relationship

The NFL reporter has finally discussed her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.

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    Dianna Russini breaks silence on scandal with Mike Vrabel: ‘It was a nightmare’

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

  2. Newest

    In return to NFL coverage, Dianna Russini doesn't address Mike Vrabel relationship

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

6 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

19 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Dianna Russini opens up on ‘nightmare’ affair scandal for first time (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    NFL insider Dianna Russini reflected on "the nightmare" aftermath of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's photo scandal that broke in March and led to her resigning from The Athletic.

  2. The Guardian

    Dianna Russini returns to sports media after Vrabel photo scandal with NFL betting show (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Show will stream on platforms of BetUS sportsbook Ex-Athletic NFL insider had resigned in April Patriots coach, Russini were pictured at resort Dianna Russini will return to sports media with a weekly one-hour show focused on the NFL backed by offshore sportsbook BetUS, she announced Monday.

  3. New York Post

    Dianna Russini praises NFL player for daily 5 a.m. texts that kept her ‘strong’ after ‘nightmare’ Mike Vrabel scandal (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The journalist opened up about her return to work in a new interview, seven months after she made headlines for resigning from the Athletic.

  4. Newsweek

    Dianna Russini Details Media Return After Mike Vrabel Photo Scandal (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Dianna Russini is launching a weekly NFL show and joining a podcast seven months after leaving The Athletic.

  5. The Boston Globe

    ‘It was a nightmare’: Dianna Russini gives first interview since photos of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel went viral (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Russini, who is preparing to make her return to sports media on Wednesday, did not mention Vrabel by name in the interview with People magazine.

  6. The Oregonian

    Dianna Russini breaks silence on scandal with Mike Vrabel: ‘It was a nightmare’ (opens The Oregonian)

    Published

    The Oregonian's feed description

    The NFL reporter has finally discussed her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.

  7. The Daily Caller

    Guess Who’s Back? Dianna Russini Returns To NFL Beat After Alleged Affair With Pats Coach Mike Vrabel (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A strong number of social media users instantly put Russini under a spotlight of shame

  8. Breitbart News

    NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Mocked Upon Return to Social Media after Vrabel Scandal (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    NFL reporter Dianna Russini is back on X, but the mockery has apparently not subsided over the last seven months over her Mike Vrabel scandal.

  9. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    In return to NFL coverage, Dianna Russini doesn't address Mike Vrabel relationship (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Former ESPN reporter Dianna Russini on the sidelines before the start of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif.

  10. New York Post

    ‘The Russini Report’ live updates: Dianna Russini’s new show premieres on heels of Mike Vrabel scandal (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Follow live coverage of Dianna Russini’s return to sports reporting with a new show Wednesday, after a scandal with Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel shook the NFL.

  11. New York Post

    Dianna Russini opens new show by ignoring Mike Vrabel scandal (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    NFL insider Dianna Russini is officially back to work eight months after her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's photo scandal broke in March.

  12. New York Post

    Dianna Russini hints at fallout from Mike Vrabel scandal in debut show, doubles down on commitment to her husband and kids (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Russini made her big return to media Wednesday after the Mike Vrabel scandal.

  13. New York Post

    Dianna Russini show gets uncomfortable at the first mention of Mike Vrabel (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Before the NFL trade deadline segment on Russini's new show with BetUS "The Russini Report" on Wednesday, the former CBS and Sirius XM radio personality asked Russini if she had "seen any good memes lately."

  14. New York Post

    How fans are reacting to Dianna Russini’s new show (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Dianna Russini's debut of "The Russini Report" Wednesday had head-scratching moments and a cringeworthy mention of Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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