The Athletic Investigates Conduct of Reporter Photographed With N.F.L. Coach
Photographs of the reporter, Dianna Russini, and Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots appeared in The New York Post.
The Athletic is investigating the conduct of a senior N.F.L. reporter, Dianna Russini, after the publication of photographs that showed her with Mike Vrabel, the head coach for the New England Patriots, according to a person familiar with the inquiry.
Earlier this week, The New York Post’s Page Six column published photos of Ms. Russini and Mr. Vrabel holding hands and hugging at a resort in Arizona, as well as sitting together in the hotel’s hot tub.
According to the person familiar with The Athletic’s investigation, the nature of Ms. Russini’s relationship with Mr. Vrabel and her coverage are being reviewed and she will not be reporting while the investigation is underway.
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