Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe announce split after nearly 10 years together
Published in Basketball
SEATTLE — Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird have split up after nearly 10 years together, the pair announced Friday.
The Seattle sports power couple made a joint decision to separate “with so much love, respect, and care for each other,” according to an Instagram post.
“We are so grateful to this incredible community that has held us up, welcomed us in, and supported us exactly as we are,” they said in the post. “So many of you have reminded us, again and again, why loving out loud matters.”
Bird retired from the Storm in 2022 after a Hall of Fame WNBA career, and Rapinoe was a longtime standout with the Reign.
The pair will also discontinue their podcast, “A Touch More,” which features athletes in women’s sports, per the announcement.
Bird and Rapinoe started dating in September 2016, following the Rio Olympics. The WNBA and NWSL stars got engaged in 2020.
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