New details emerge on Dianna Russinis media return with show set to launch

Dianna Russini’s sponsor for her new show is becoming clearer.The disgraced Athletic journalist has been in hibernation since her scandalous relationship with Mike Vrabel became public last April, and she’s reportedly in talks with offshore sportsbook BetUS about an imminent return to sports media, a source confirmed.A new X account with the handle @RussiniReport that said: “Powered by BetUS TV,” was spotted earlier on Friday by Front Office Sports.The Russini Report – which may be the name of her new show – adds the foundation of the show. “Pro football news, injuries & analysis Live Wednesdays,” the account description reads, adding that it will be live at 12 P.M.ET. The Post reported on Thursday that Kalshi, FanDuel, and PrizePicks were not in discussions with Russini on her new show, while Barstool Sports is also not the incoming home for Russini.Russini was previously a high-end NFL reporter and this marks a precipitous fall going to an offshore sportsbook to be her sponsor.

It could also raise eyebrowns around the NFL as the league that constantly fights against illegal sports betting.If her podcast is sponsored by an offshore sportsbook, it raises questions about how much access that the NFL will actually give her.Former CBS Sports reporter Josina Anderson was a brand ambassador for Bovada, an illegal offshore sportsbook, which drew plenty of blowback from onlookers. Russini resigned from The Athletic amid an alleged affair with the NFL head coach, which she consistently denied, but an investigation by The New York Times confirmed that her relationship with Vrabel was inappropriate....