Latest News About Sue Bird Megan Rapino

Here’s the latest we can verify from reputable outlets:

• Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird have publicly announced they are separating after about a decade together. The news was shared in mid-April 2026 via a joint statement on social media and accompanying updates related to their podcast. This marks the end of their romantic relationship, though they emphasized they still hold mutual care and respect for each other. [Sources: Today.com article on the breakup; Yahoo Sports article covering the separation announcement][1][2]

• They described the split as a joint decision made with love and care, and they indicated it would affect their ongoing podcast output. Both women have long careers in their respective sports, and they had been publicly together since 2017 after confirming their relationship in 2017 and engagement in 2020. [Sources: Today.com; Yahoo Sports][2][1]

• There has been continued media coverage noting their status as prominent former athletes and their ongoing involvement in media/podcasting and public commentary. Additional outlets have reported similar timelines and described the couple’s retirement from active play in recent years. [Sources: Yardbarker recap; Esquire profiles][3][4]

Would you like a concise timeline of key moments in their relationship and post-retirement projects, or do you want links to the primary statements and video posts? I can provide direct quotes and summarize each source if you want.