Here’s the latest publicly reported news on Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe.
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Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe have announced they are ending their relationship after about a decade together. The pair shared a joint message Friday describing the decision as amicable and reaffirming their respect and care for each other. They also noted they will continue their individual projects, with additional farewell podcast episodes planned. [sources: Fox News report; Independent coverage][1][2]
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The couple had been engaged since 2020 but never married. They have been prominent figures in women’s sport for years, and their split is being treated as a personal life update rather than a professional one. [sources: Fox News; Yardbarker recap][3][1]
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In related coverage, outlets have highlighted their long-running media projects together, including their podcast “A Touch More,” which will conclude with six more farewell episodes. Bird’s individual projects and Rapinoe’s new podcast plans are also noted in early reports. [sources: Fox News; AJ Comer coverage; Yardbarker][5][8][1]
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Public reaction has focused on the visibility they provided for LGBTQ+ athletes and athletes in team sports, as well as the ongoing evolution of their careers post-retirement from competition. [sources: Independent; Fox News][2][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the direct quotes from their joint statement or summarize how each thread (their podcasts, endorsements, and media work) is likely to proceed post-split. I can also track any follow-up statements or appearances and share a concise timeline.
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Former WNBA superstar Sue Bird and American soccer legend Megan Rapinoe are two of the biggest names in the women's sports world around the country. Bird played 19 years in the WNBA, all of which came with the Seattle Storm after they selected her first overall in the 2002 WNBA Draft.
www.yardbarker.comFormer US soccer star Megan Rapinoe announced Friday that she and Sue Bird have broken up. In a statement posted to social media, Rapinoe said she and Bird had “made the decision to separate as a couple.” The two had been together since 2017.
www.yardbarker.comWNBA legend Sue Bird and soccer star Megan Rapinoe announced they have split after 10 years, sharing the news in a joint statement on Friday.
www.foxnews.comWNBA legend Sue Bird discusses retirement with fiance Megan Rapinoe as the USWNT legend prepares to play her final match on 24 September.
www.essentiallysports.comSue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are splitting up. The sports power couple announced Friday that they are ending their 10-year relationship and phasing out their popular podcast, “A Touch More.” They dropped the news together on the podcast. Bird is considered one of the greatest women’s basketball players in history. Rapinoe rose to fame as a member of the Women’s World Cup team in 2011, 2015 and 2019. Bird said they will host six more special episodes of “A Touch More” as a farewell to fans.
www.ajc.comPower couple got engaged in October 2020
www.independent.co.ukFormer US soccer star Megan Rapinoe and former WNBA star Sue Bird announced big news on Friday. The two announced publicly that they have broken up. In a
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