Chris Russo Won't Retire Despite Pledge, Agrees to Stern's Bikini Penalty Following Diamondbacks' World Series Berth

Despite Russo's threat to quit his radio show if the Arizona Diamondbacks won the National League Championship Series, the sports commentator plans to continue working, opting instead to stroll around Manhattan in a bikini as a consequence of the team's victory.

Veteran sports commentator, Chris Russo, had promised to retire if the Arizona Diamondbacks won the National League Championship Series. However, despite the team's victory, he has decided not to follow through with his assertion and will instead walk around Manhattan in a bikini, fulfilling a penalty idea from Howard Stern.
Russo initially made this retirement statement during his 'Mad Dog Radio' show. He did not believe the Diamondbacks would make a comeback from a 3-2 deficit to win the series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
His decision to back out of his retirement pledge was greeted with mixed reactions, including from his colleagues and other hosts, some accusing him of gimmickry to gain attention.
Despite his change of heart, Russo still faced punishment. Stern suggested he walk around Manhattan in a bikini with a sign saying ‘I am a liar and a dope,’ to which Russo agreed. Russo also pledged to contribute to a charitable foundation of choice by the Diamondbacks.
The Diamondbacks' achievement of reaching the World Series has been highlighted, which they fought for by winning two straight games in Philadelphia. It is their first World Series appearance since 2001 and a phenomenal effort, as they were initially considered underdogs.