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Dianna Russini not joining Barstool despite Portnoy's interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Dianna Russini not joining Barstool despite Portnoy's interest
Summary

Dianna Russini, a former NFL insider, will not join Barstool Sports after resigning from The Athletic in April. Although Barstool founder Dave Portnoy previously stated he would hire her, he confirmed that she will not be headed there. Russini's resignation followed a scandal involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, leading to speculation about her next career steps. Reports suggest she is preparing to return to work next week, although her future destination remains unclear.

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  • •Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic in April.
  • •Dave Portnoy called her a 'no-brainer' hire for Barstool.
  • •Portnoy confirmed Russini will not be joining Barstool.
  • •Russini is expected to return to work next week.
  • •The location of her new position is currently unknown.
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  • 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Dianna Russini won’t be joining Barstool despite Dave Portnoy calling her a ‘no-brainer’ hire
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Former NFL insider Dianna Russini has been out of work since resigning from The Athletic in April amid her scandal with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Over the summer, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy made it clear that he’d be happy to bring her on board if she wanted to return to sports…

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