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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 Us Weekly 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.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Jokes About Being Blamed for Mets Losing Streak

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Responds to Claim He's to Blame for Mets’ Losses

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is responding to the viral claim that he is somehow to blame for the New York Mets’ 11-game losing streak. “I’ll say there’s a lot of baseball left to be played and I am still keeping the faith, as I know that many Mets fans are across the city,” […]

Teen Soccer Star Alamara Djabi ‘Seriously Injured’ After Being Stabbed

A 19-year-old Danish soccer player is in stable condition after being seriously injured in a stabbing over the weekend, his club confirmed on Tuesday, April 21. Alamara Djabi, a midfielder for FC Midtjylland, was stabbed in the Danish town of Herning, where his club is based. “Alamara Djabi was subsequently in critical condition and underwent […]

Fever’s Caitlin Clark Gives Health Update After Injury Plagued 2025 Season

After the Indiana Fever sustained a disappointing 24-20 season in 2025, star guard Caitlin Clark is giving fans a much-needed — and promising — health update. “I’m a person that doesn’t want to sit out a single rep, like I want to be in there every single time,” Clark, 24, told reporters on Monday, April […]

Travis Kelce Hints at Career Plans After the NFL: ‘I’d Have a F***ing Blast’

Travis Kelce will suit up for at least one more season with the Kansas City Chiefs, but the tight end has given fans a hint of what might be in store when he finally hangs it up. ESPN broadcaster and Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman joined Travis, 36, and his brother, Jason Kelce, on their […]

What Travis Kelce and His Inner Circle Have Said About His Possible NFL Retirement

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has already secured his legacy as one of the greatest tight ends of all time, but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to walk away from his NFL career. “I know I’m 34 years old, about to be 35, but I have a love to do this right here in […]

Draymond Green Makes Surprising Comment About Coach Steve Kerr’s Future

Between his playing and coaching careers, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has nine NBA championship rings. According to one of his players, that might be it for the future Hall of Famer. “I hope he’s our coach next season,” Warriors veteran Draymond Green said on the Monday, April 20 episode of his podcast, […]

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler Calls Out Hometown Red Sox Fans for Their Behavior

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are about to renew acquaintances for the first time in the 2026 season and it appears the Schlitt has already hit the fan between the bitter rivals. Yankees pitching phenom Cam Schlittler, who memorably shut the Red Sox down during the teams’ Wild Card series in the […]

Former Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s Grandson Arrested After Fatal Car Crash

The grandson of former Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski was arrested and charged with driving while impaired after his car struck and killed a 15-year-old boy on Saturday, April 18. Joseph Savarino, son of Krzyzewski’s daughter, Debbie Savarino, allegedly registered a .11 on a breathalyzer, above the .08 legal limit, several hours after […]

Pat McAfee's Wife Thanks Jelly Roll for Slamming Husband Through a Table

Pat McAfee’s wife, Samantha McAfee, actually seemed thankful that Jelly Roll slammed her husband through a table at WWE Wrestlemania 42 on Sunday, April 19. “First morning since 2017 babe is completely out of the wrestling business, thanks @jellyroll615,” she wrote via her Instagram Story over a photo of Pat, 38, lying shirtless in a […]

Simone Biles Asks Followers to Show Her 'Love From Afar' in Plea for Privacy

Simone Biles is encouraging her fans to show their support from afar after she said some supporters waited for her outside of a hotel. “Okay I realllilly love how passionate and dedicated y’all are, BUT I have to be honest,” she wrote via her Instagram Story on Sunday, April19. “It really makes me anxious when […]

Patriots Tried to Stop Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini Photo Story: Report

The New England Patriots reportedly tried to stop the New York Post from publishing photos showing Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini together at an Arizona resort. InTouch reported on Sunday, April 19, that Patriots owner Robert Kraft “intervened” and attempted “to kill the story” with help from a “crisis strategist” before it went viral — […]

Former Tennis Pros Ashley Harkleroad and Chuck Adams Are Separating

Former tennis pros Ashley Harkleroad and Chuck Adams are headed for divorce after 16 years of marriage. Adams, 54, filed for a legal separation on Tuesday, April 14, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly. TMZ Sports was first to report the news. Harkleroad, 40, and Adams married in […]

Georgia Wide Receiver Zachariah Branch Arrested Days Before NFL Draft

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested on a pair of misdemeanor charges just days before he is expected to be picked in the 2026 NFL Draft. Branch, 22, was booked on Sunday, April 19, in Athens, Georgia and charged with “obstructing public sidewalks/streets — prowling” and “obstruction of a law enforcement officer,” […]

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. […]

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