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Russell Steinberg

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Russell Steinberg is a lifelong sports fan, current dog dad and competitive reality TV connoisseur. Once he realized his diminutive stature wouldn’t get him to the NBA, he pivoted to writing and has been with Luxury Handbag Shopping since 2024 while retaining his NCAA eligibility just in case. Now a senior sports writer, Russell embraces all that the sports world has to offer, from a game’s quirks to its biggest bombshells. In a past life, he crisscrossed the sports world, covering everything from the Final Four to Monster Jam. His byline has also appeared at Boardroom, SLAM Magazine, SB Nation, The Next, and more. He graduated from New York University in 2012 where, against the advice of many, he double majored in journalism and history.

Megan Rapinoe Sue Bird Say Relationship Is Evolving Reveal Podcast Future

Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird Say Relationship Is 'Evolving,’ Reveal Podcast Future

As sports fans reel from the shocking news of Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird’s split, the former couple have answered some lingering questions about the future of their relationship and their podcast, “A Touch More.” “We put a lot of thought and care into this,” Rapinoe, 40, said in a video the two shared via […]

Dianna Russini Rescued Elderly Man From Car Crash Amid Vrabel Drama: Report

A wild week for Dianna Russini reportedly took an even crazier turn on Wednesday, April 15, when she rescued an elderly man and his dog from their overturned vehicle after witnessing a car accident, according to Page Six. The outlet, which also broke the news of the scandal that led to Russini’s resignation from The […]

Tony Romo Once ‘Beat’ Jordan Spieth in Golf Game, Scottie Scheffler Says

Tony Romo made his name as a Pro Bowl quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, but the former NFL player can apparently compete with a three-time major champion on the golf course. If pro golfer Scottie Scheffler is to be believed, Romo, 45, once took down Jordan Spieth in a round of golf. “He’s beat Jordan […]

Reporter Shares Email From Employer After Being Fired Amid Dianna Russini Drama

Former USA Today contractor Crissy Froyd has shared the email she received from the outlet after she was fired on Thursday, April 16. “One hell of a woofer to send out to an independent contractor,” she wrote via X, alongside a screenshot of the email. “This is what I received ahead of 2 phone calls.” […]

Why Rory McIlroy’s Friend Shane Lowry Didn’t Celebrate Masters Win With Him

Pro golfer Shane Lowry was in no mood to celebrate his friend Rory McIlroy’s win at the 2026 Masters on Sunday, April 12. Lowry, 39, entered the final day of the tournament just two strokes behind McIlroy, 36, but a disastrous round saw him plummet to 30th. “I was feeling a bit down and dejected […]

NBA's Trae Young Issues Warning to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Before Playoffs

The Washington Wizards finished the NBA season with the worst record in the league, yet the cellar dweller’s star player, Trae Young, is still living rent free in the heads of New York’s biggest fans. Five years after Young, 27, lit up the Knicks in the 2021 playoffs with the Atlanta Hawks, New York City […]

NFL Reporter Says She Was Fired Over Dianna Russini 'Track Record' Comments

UPDATE — 4/16/26, 8:30 p.m. ET: NFL reporter Crissy Froyd said she is “beyond distraught” over being fired by USA Today, seemingly due to her comments about NFL insider Dianna Russini. USA Today Sports confirmed in a statement on Thursday, April 16, that Froyd no longer works for the publication. “USA Today Sports has ended […]

Islanders Criticized for Promoting Cop Fundraiser After Manslaughter Conviction

The New York Islanders are facing criticism after soliciting donations during a home game for the defense fund of a police officer convicted of second-degree manslaughter. The team shared a QR code on the UBS Arena jumbotron during their Tuesday, April 14, loss to the Carolina Hurricanes for fans to donate directly to NYPD Sgt. […]

Arizona State Football Assistant Strength Coach Steven Miller Dead at 29

Arizona State University assistant football strength coach Steven Miller has died at age 29, the university confirmed on Thursday, April 16. No cause of death has been made available for Miller, who died on Wednesday, April 15, according to the Arizona Republic. The Sun Devils canceled practice on Thursday in light of the news. “The […]

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Has Live Sex Reveal During Game With Wife in Stands

When Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft jogged to the mound on Thursday, April 16, in front of friends and family, his loved ones weren’t looking at him — their eyes were on catcher Joey Bart. That’s because Braxton, 26, and his wife, Cassidy Ashcraft, are expecting a baby, and Bart, 29, assisted them with an […]

Rob Gronkowski Gives Dating Advice to Tom Brady Amid Alix Earle Rumors

Rob Gronkowski has some dating advice for Tom Brady and, surprisingly, it seems pretty sound. Gronkowski, 36, shared his thoughts on his ex-teammate’s love life while speaking to Page Six as rumors swirl around Brady’s relationship with influencer Alix Earle. “Just follow your heart, Tom,” Gronkowski said in an interview published Wednesday, April 15. “You […]

Former NFL Player Chris Payton-Jones Became a Father Weeks Before His Death

Former NFL player Chris Payton-Jones was less than a month removed from becoming a father when he died at age 30 in a car accident on Sunday, April 12. His sister, Clotea Jones, told The US Sun that the ex-cornerback welcomed his daughter just three weeks earlier. “He was just excited about being a father,” […]

Olympian Ilona Maher Had 'No Idea' Who Giants QB Jaxson Dart Was at Party

New York Giants football players knew who Ilona Maher was when she attended Cam Skattebo’s Super Bowl party in February. Now, if only she knew who they were. Maher, 29, recounted the hilarious story of her and her friend, fellow U.S. rugby player Kasey McCravey, trying to navigate a party full of NFL players without […]

Dianna Russini Already Has Job Offer Amid Resignation, Mike Vrabel Controversy

If Dianna Russini doesn’t want to wait to find more work, she won’t have to. Four days before her decision to resign from The Athletic, her former ESPN colleague Jon “Stugotz” Wiener said on his radio show that Russini, 43, can come work with him. “I’ll tell you this on the front end of any […]

Patriots Will Want Answers From Mike Vrabel About Dianna Russini: Former Player

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will have some explaining to do regarding the ongoing drama with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini, according to one former player. During an appearance on NBC Sports Boston, sports reporter Michael Holley said that he spoke with a former player who insisted that the Patriots will want to […]

Rory McIlroy and Wife Erica Stoll Arrive in Florida After 2026 Masters Victory

Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica Stoll, have touched down in Florida after the golf star’s second straight Masters win. McIlroy, 36, and Stoll, 38, arrived in Miami by private jet with their five-year-old daughter Poppy and the golf pro’s parents by their side, according to photos shared by the Daily Mail on Tuesday, April […]

Why Red Sox Star Jarren Duran Flipped Off a Fan During a Game in Minnesota

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran says the fan he flipped off on his way back to the dugout during Boston’s game against the Minnesota Twins made a “triggering” personal comment to him. “Somebody just told me to kill myself,” Duran, 29, told reporters after the game. “I’m used to it at this point, you […]

Internal Memo to The Athletic Staff Leaks After Dianna Russini’s Resignation

Steven Ginsberg, executive editor at The Athletic, sent an internal memo to staff after NFL insider Dianna Russini submitted her resignation, saying “new questions” have come up as the company conducts its investigation into her conduct. The memo, shared by Puck’s Dylan Byers on X, was sent via Slack and timestamped at 3:43 p.m. on […]

High School Football Star Ryder Barnes Dead at 17: ‘An Exceptional Young Man’

High school football star Ryder Barnes died suddenly at age 17, Cal Poly athletics has confirmed. Barnes was committed to play for the Mustangs in the fall. No cause of death has been released. “On behalf of our entire Cal Poly football family, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Ryder Barnes,” read a […]

Broadcaster Jim Nantz Responds to Criticism of CBS’ 2026 Masters Broadcast

Longtime CBS sports broadcaster Jim Nantz is coming to his network’s defense after a mishap during The 2026 Masters gave viewers an obstructed view of Rory McIlroy’s tournament-winning putt on Sunday, April 12. “It’s live television. We all make mistakes,” Nantz, 66, said during a Tuesday, April 14, appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. He […]

Why Hasn’t Rory McIlroy Been Knighted? Inside the UK Prime Minister’s Decision

Rory McIlroy became the first golfer to win back-to-back green jackets at The Masters since 2002 on Sunday, April 12, but the native of Northern Ireland is still waiting to receive the ultimate honor. After he was snubbed last year, fans are again calling for McIlroy, 36, to be knighted after he held off Scottie […]

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