As much as fans were eagerly waiting for the 2026 WNBA Season, they heard shocking news about the league legend, Sue Bird, who split with her longtime partner, Megan Rapinoe. The duo announced on their latest episode of the ‘Touch More’ podcast, which happens to be the last episode they hosted together.
But the former Seattle Storm star gets support from a veteran sportscaster, who already spoke negatively about Megan Rapinoe.
Veteran Sportscaster Blasts Megan Rapinoe After Separation from Sue Bird
Both athletes spoke directly to the fans, making clear that the decision is mutual and that they cherish the memories they shared. But sportscaster Dana Dakich is not having it and called the soccer star a predator.
In his recent video, he said, “Knowing that Sue Bird will eventually dump Megan Rapinoe, that was very very easy. First, Megan Rapinoe, everybody who has been in college sports or watched is a predator. And Sue Bird, I told you forever was not a lifetime lesbian.”
He added that many college girls get into that lifestyle and then realize it’s not right. He also said, “Hopefully Sue Bird gets her life straight and is able to find happiness.”
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While fans reacted to the Bird-Rapinoe separation news, showing their support for both stars, no one knew the real reason for the separation.
Insider Reveals Reason Behind Sue Bird And Megan Rapinoe
An insider revealed a reason for their separation, noting that the real shift occurred when they stepped away from their respective playing careers. The WNBA star retired in 2022, while the Soccer player hung up her shoes in 2023.
After the early retirement phase, they started spending more time together, and, according to Daily Mail, that change was much harder for both of them. While small issues grew into bigger ones, the situation worsened to the breaking point. While they tried to start working together on their podcast, things didn’t go well.
Sue Bird will be back on the WNBA coverage with her new role at the NBC network, while Rapinoe is launching a new podcast soon.