Dianna Russini Resigns from The Athletic

Dianna Russini's sudden exit from The Athletic has sent shockwaves through the sports media industry.

The resignation followed viral photographs of Russini and Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort, which prompted a review by the New York Times-owned publication.

While both parties have denied any impropriety, Russini's resignation letter cited 'new questions' that had been raised during the probe.

The situation has sparked a wider debate about media ethics and the standards to which public figures are held in similar controversies.