{
  "id": 18409310,
  "title": "Dianna Russini’s sports media return will not be at Barstool",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dianna-russinis-sports-media-return-will-not-be-at-barstool",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T00:40:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dianna-russini-sports-media-return-004017549.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dave Portnoy's Barstool Sports had initially stated they would hire Dianna Russini if she returned to sports media, but it appears she will not be joining Barstool. According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Russini is set to return to the sports media world next week. However, the outlet she will be working with and her new role remain undisclosed, leading to various speculations. Some have speculated that she may start a podcast or a Substack newsletter, while others believe she might try to remain in journalism despite the challenges of her past. Barstool was considered a potential destination for Russini, as Portnoy had previously mentioned they would be open to hiring her. However, Dan \"Big Cat\" Katz, a Barstool executive, questioned whether she would be interested in the position due to the jokes the site had made about her situation. Front Office Sports' Ryan Glasspiegel reported that Russini will not be joining Barstool, and it is unclear where she will land next.",
  "summary": "In July, Dave Portnoy said it would be a “no-brainer” for Barstool Sports to hire Dianna Russini if she returned to sports media. However, it doesn’t sound like that’s where the embattled former The Athletic and ESPN reporter has landed. Russini will make her long-awaited return to the sports media world next week, according to a…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}