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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that he's had difficult conversations with people I care about," including his family, his coaching staff and players, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort. "Those (conversations) have been positive and productive. In order to be successful on and off the field, you have to make good decisions. That includes me. That starts with me, Vrabel said in an unscheduled statement from the podium at the team's facility on the second day of its offseason workout program.The photos were of Vrabel and Russini at a Sedona resort and were taken before the annual NFL meetings that began in Phoenix on March 29, according to the New York Post, which published the photos earlier this month.Vrabel and Russini, who are both married, released written statements to the Post after the publication of the story downplaying what the photos depict. But Russini resigned from The Athletic less than a week later after the Post's report prompted an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet.Russini joined The Athletic in 2023 after nearly a decade at ESPN, where she held various roles, including SportsCenter anchor, NFL analyst and insider. She hosted a podcast for The Athletic and made appearances on their video platform.The NFL, meanwhile, said last weekend that it is not investigating Vrabels behavior. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday that the league is not looking into the matter.Until his appearance Tuesday, Vrabel hadn't spoken in a news conference setting with reporters since the owners' meetings. Last year, prior to his first season as Patriots coach, he addressed reporters as part of the lead up to the NFL draft. He opted not to do that last week, with only Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf speaking at that news conference on April 13.Very involved. Business as usual, Wolf said when asked how much Vrabel had been involved with the teams draft process. Id say hes been in there with us this round probably a little more than he was in there last year. ... Hes been in there. Hes been contributing. Hes watched a ton of the players.Vrabel, 50, won three Super Bowls as a player with New England. He is preparing for his second season as coach of the Patriots. He coached the team to a 14-3 finish last season, which ended with a Super Bowl loss to Seattle.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that he's had difficult conversations with people I care about," including his family, his coaching staff and players, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort. "Those (conversations) have been positive and productive. In order to be successful on and off the field, you have to make good decisions. That includes me. That starts with me, Vrabel said in an unscheduled statement from the podium at the team's facility on the second day of its offseason workout program.The photos were of Vrabel and Russini at a Sedona resort and were taken before the annual NFL meetings that began in Phoenix on March 29, according to the New York Post, which published the photos earlier this month.Vrabel and Russini, who are both married, released written statements to the Post after the publication of the story downplaying what the photos depict. But Russini resigned from The Athletic less than a week later after the Post's report prompted an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet.Russini joined The Athletic in 2023 after nearly a decade at ESPN, where she held various roles, including SportsCenter anchor, NFL analyst and insider. She hosted a podcast for The Athletic and made appearances on their video platform.The NFL, meanwhile, said last weekend that it is not investigating Vrabels behavior. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday that the league is not looking into the matter.Until his appearance Tuesday, Vrabel hadn't spoken in a news conference setting with reporters since the owners' meetings. Last year, prior to his first season as Patriots coach, he addressed reporters as part of the lead up to the NFL draft. He opted not to do that last week, with only Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf speaking at that news conference on April 13.Very involved. Business as usual, Wolf said when asked how much Vrabel had been involved with the teams draft process. Id say hes been in there with us this round probably a little more than he was in there last year. ... Hes been in there. Hes been contributing. Hes watched a ton of the players.Vrabel, 50, won three Super Bowls as a player with New England. He is preparing for his second season as coach of the Patriots. He coached the team to a 14-3 finish last season, which ended with a Super Bowl loss to Seattle.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL

Championship clubs have firmly rejected the opportunity to bring Football Video Support (FVS), a variation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR), into English football's second tier from next season.The streamlined VAR alternative, which would have allowed managers two video reviews per match, was presented by professional game match officials at the EFL's annual gathering last month.Following consultation with clubs, opposition to any form of video review technology proved overwhelming.Worries about how the system would affect the matchday experience for fans, combined with financial considerations, drove the rejection.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe decision effectively shelves the proposal indefinitely, with sources suggesting clubs are unlikely to revisit the matter within the next year.Goal-line technology remains the sole video-based officiating tool in the Championship, while a separate vote in June will determine whether it extends to League One following a cost analysis.FVS differs significantly from the VAR system used in the Premier League.Rather than employing a dedicated video assistant referee, the technology relies on a replay operator who provides camera footage to the match official at a pitchside screen.LATEST SPORTS NEWSKarren Brady quits West Ham role with just five Premier League matches to goAlan Shearer fears Premier League manager will lose job after worrying signsFootball pundit slams 'petty' and 'pathetic' FA after being hit with ground banManagers receive two challenges each game, retaining any successful review for potential further use.FA chief executive Mark Bullingham has previously stated FVS "reduces the amount of times when there is a VAR intervention and effectively puts the onus on the coach".The technology has found advocates among some Championship managers in recent months.In January 2026, after a 3-0 defeat to Ipswich, former Blackburn manager Valerien Ismael said VAR should be introduced to England's second division.Norwich boss Philippe Clement expressed frustration following his team's defeat to Ipswich earlier this month, stating there are "moments where I miss VAR to get the right decisions" after a controversial penalty was awarded against his side.Despite these calls from the dugout, club owners and executives remained unconvinced, prioritising supporter experience and budget concerns over improved officiating accuracy.While FVS promises fewer automatic checks than traditional VAR, match stoppages could actually increase.Over the past two Premier League rounds, referees visited the pitchside monitor just twice across 20 fixtures.Under FVS, that figure could quadruple per game, rising further when challenges succeed.Trials in Spain, Italy and Canada have also exposed potential for tactical manipulation.In a recent Canadian top flight match, Supra du Quebec used a challenge to force a second yellow card for an opponent, then scored the winner during the resulting stoppage time.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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