Dianna Russini made her sports media comeback after the Mike Vrabel affair scandal on November 11, 2026, with 'The Russini Report.' However, Craig Carton claims she made a 'brain-dead' decision.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleDianna Russini’s alleged affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had been a major topic of discussion among football fans at the beginning of 2026. The scandal started after Page Six published bombshell photos of the two getting cozy with each other at an Arizona resort despite being married to their respective spouses. Dianna and Mike denied any impropriety when they were questioned about their relationship.
However, their words were hardly believable as more photos and videos surfaced, hinting that Dianna and Mike might have been in a secret relationship for years. Now almost seven months after the news first broke and Dianna was forced to resign from her job at The Athletic, she is making her comeback in sports media.
Famous radio personality Craig Carton has expressed doubts about Dianna Russini's thought process as she returned to sports media on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Craig slammed Dianna for deciding to partner with offshore sportsbook BetUS to make her comeback amid rumors of her alleged affair with Mike Vrabel. He said that he was fascinated by how Dianna can continue to make one bad decision after another.
The WFAN host explained that BetUS does not have any operations in the U.S. It is not even regulated or licensed in a single state in the country. While it might not be illegal to be with them, Craig is worried that there is a high chance that people might not see their money. He said:
“Which just fascinates me how she continues to make bad decisions after bad decisions. She partnered with BetUS. BetUS doesn’t have any operations in the U.S. BetUS is an illegal sportsbook in Curacao. Yes, it is not regulated or licensed in a single state in this country. It’s not illegal to be with them, but if you do, you’re never going to see your money.”
Craig did not mince his words and said that Dianna Russini made a brain-dead decision. He admitted that she deserves a shot at making her comeback, but she still hasn't taken accountability for her alleged affair with Mike Vrabel. He added:
“That couldn’t be a more brain-dead decision. You’re trying to come back, you’re trying to convince people to give you a shot, which I agree you deserve, the first thing you do is not acknowledge you were banging Mike Vrabel, kind of deny it without using those words.”
Craig claimed that BetUs is a “horrendous choice” that Dianna made as her first partner for her comeback. But he understood as they wrote Dianna a cheque. Craig seemingly spoke from experience as he knows a thing or two about both the sports betting world and being afforded a second chance. The radio personality went to prison for wire and securities fraud back in 2019 when he misappropriated funds to pay off his gambling debt. This had left him with USD 4.8 million to pay in restitution.
Since then, Craig Carton has been actively working to educate people about the potential gambling issues
In an interview with PEOPLE, Dianna Russini said that the past few months after she was accused of having an affair with the married Mike Vrabel were heartbreaking. In fact, she acknowledged that when the speculation started, it was nothing short of a nightmare for her.
Now, months after Dianna resigned from The Athletic when the backlash against her continued to grow, she is making her comeback with The Russini Report. For the unversed, it is a one-hour show that will stream on the BetUS website and X (formerly Twitter) every Wednesday at 12 p.m. EST. In a statement, Dianna said:
"I'm excited to get back to reporting on the NFL and bring that passion to BetUS. I want to give fans more than just the headlines, sharing insider perspectives, uncovering the stories behind the biggest moments, and helping audiences better understand the teams, players, and matchups that shape each week.”
Check the clip here.
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