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Jan 23, 2020; Kissimmee, Florida, USA; ESPN NFL Countdown analyst Dianna Russini poses during AFC practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Dianna Russini ‘Absolutely’ Planning Sports Media Comeback

Multiple outlets have publicly stated they’d be willing to hire her.
September 3, 2026
Opinion

Winners and Losers of NBA’s Stiff Clippers Ruling

The punishments have sent shock waves around sports media.
September 3, 2026
Feb 7, 2022; Westlake Village, CA, USA; ESPN reporter Dianna Russini at Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl LVI Opening Night at Oaks Christian High School. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Athletic Concludes Dianna Russini Investigation, Suggests Editor’s Notes

Russini resigned from The Athletic in April
September 3, 2026
Sep 30, 2024; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) talks with team owner Steve Ballmer during media day at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Clippers Punishment Puts Disputed ESPN Report Under Spotlight

An NBA spokesperson previously called the ESPN report inaccurate.
September 2, 2026