Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announce separation after almost a decade

Basketball Hall of Famer Sue Bird and women’s soccer great Megan Rapinoe, one of the most prominent and accomplished couples in the sports world, announced in a joint statement Friday that they have separated after nearly a decade together.“This hasn’t been an easy decision, but it’s one we’ve made together with so much love, respect, and care for each other,” they wrote on Instagram. “We’ve shared a whole life over the last decade, through big moments and in quiet ones, and that is something we’ll always carry with us.”