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Vrabel’s chilly entrance at Swift-Kelce wedding sparks online jokes amid Russini fallout
arts-entertainment6 days ago

Vrabel’s chilly entrance at Swift-Kelce wedding sparks online jokes amid Russini fallout

Mike Vrabel and his wife Jen drew online ridicule as they attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding, moments after a Dianna Russini scandal had spotlighted the coach, sparking memes about his demeanor and the couple’s public appearance at the high-profile event.

NYT internal probe into Dianna Russini remains underway
sports10 days ago

NYT internal probe into Dianna Russini remains underway

The New York Times confirms its internal investigation into Dianna Russini is still ongoing, with The Athletic having begun its own inquiry earlier in the year. The Times says there’s no conclusion yet, even as earlier timelines circulated by The Post, and the final report could revisit details such as Russini’s alleged FaceTime call to a coach to avoid a ticket.

Dianna Russini Drama Pulls Vikings, McCarthy Into Offseason Shake-Up
sports10 days ago

Dianna Russini Drama Pulls Vikings, McCarthy Into Offseason Shake-Up

A dashcam clip surfaces showing Dianna Russini with Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and hints she referenced quarterback J.J. McCarthy, fueling off-season chatter as Minnesota signs Kyler Murray to start and positions McCarthy as a backup; the piece ties Russini’s reporting history and past Rodgers speculation into a broader Vikings quarterback drama.

Bodycam debunks Dianna Russini’s FaceTime-to-ditch-a-ticket claim
entertainment10 days ago

Bodycam debunks Dianna Russini’s FaceTime-to-ditch-a-ticket claim

Police bodycam footage contradicts Dianna Russini’s claim that she dodged a traffic ticket by FaceTiming the cop’s NFL coach; she did not call anyone during the stop, but she did name-drop several coaches, and the incident has been debunked, with the NYT later noting the coach wasn’t Mike Vrabel and Ridgewood police describing discretionary warning practices.

Dianna Russini Traffic-Stop Bodycam Debunks Coach FaceTime Claim
sports10 days ago

Dianna Russini Traffic-Stop Bodycam Debunks Coach FaceTime Claim

A seven-minute bodycam video of Dianna Russini’s February traffic stop shows no FaceTime call to any NFL coach to help avoid a ticket for texting while driving, contradicting her radio anecdote. The footage, released by Adam Herbets, captures the entire stop and shows Russini displaying a text exchange with Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell but never making a live FaceTime call; the officer ultimately gave her a warning to avoid using the phone while driving.

Sedona Photos Test Journalistic Timing and Editorial Trust
media15 days ago

Sedona Photos Test Journalistic Timing and Editorial Trust

New York Times reporting on Dianna Russini's Sedona photos shows she waited two days to inform her editors; internal responses at The Athletic and the Times reveal tensions over how the photos were obtained, initial support based on partial images, and later questions raised when all images were published, highlighting ongoing debates about editorial standards in sports journalism.

New timeline: Russini knew of Vrabel photos before alerting NYT bosses
media16 days ago

New timeline: Russini knew of Vrabel photos before alerting NYT bosses

Dianna Russini reportedly knew about photos of her with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and waited two days to tell her bosses after the New York Post contacted her on Easter Sunday; the New York Times and The Athletic opened investigations into her reporting, she resigned a week after the initial leak, and subsequent reporting noted that the photos lacked context and highlighted her prior journalistic status and salary.

Russini Breaks Silence as NYT Publishes New Comments Amid Controversy
sports16 days ago

Russini Breaks Silence as NYT Publishes New Comments Amid Controversy

The New York Times’ lengthy report on Dianna Russini adds new comments from her amid the controversy surrounding the Sedona photos with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and her resignation from The Athletic. Russini says she faced intense scrutiny and personal attacks that have affected her life, describes herself as a 'former journalist,' and asked that her May text-message remarks not be quoted off the record; the Times notes her objections to quoting the texts and that she emailed Athletic’s publisher and Times editors to avoid inclusion. The piece also previews an Athletic internal investigation and possible legal action.

Russini’s Athletic Salary Under Scrutiny Amid Times-Backed Deal Talks
business16 days ago

Russini’s Athletic Salary Under Scrutiny Amid Times-Backed Deal Talks

The New York Times profile on Dianna Russini recounts her move from ESPN to The Athletic, noting The Athletic paid near $800,000 annually and was negotiating a renewal when a story about her relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel emerged; The Athletic is conducting an internal investigation amid tensions within The Times Company, with a final report expected soon.