Dianna Russini's Athletic exit

Russini is reportedly facing an internal review as the debate over her professional conduct grows louder within the sports media industry.

While both Russini and Vrabel have denied any wrongdoing, describing their interaction as innocent, the allegations have already cost USA Today's Crissy Froyd her job after she posted a brutal critique of the situation.

Friends of Russini say she is struggling to cope with the public fallout and the resurfacing of old allegations involving other media personalities.

The scandal highlights the intense scrutiny and potential career consequences for high-profile journalists in the digital age.