Alex Morgan is one of the greatest players of all time. She has enjoyed a stellar career in soccer and has won many accolades as well. The player is currently at San Diego Wave FC and is leading her side in the NWSL 2023 season as the skipper. Over the years, besides winning laurels for herself, she has also created a strong bond with several athletes and coaching staff. However, it has been Megan Rapinoe and her partner, Sue Bird, that have enjoyed the majority of her company.
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On several occasions, she has been seen backing the couple over many important issues that needed to be addressed. And just like that, Morgan is again backing the couple for their exciting return to a television show.
Alex Morgan reacts to Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi’s return to the studio
Recently, in an attempt to gain viewership, ESPN announced that they are bringing back Rapinoe’s partner Sue Bird and NBA team Phoenix Mercury’s star Diana Taurasi for their own Women’s Final Four MegaCast stream.
Hence, with the exciting return of the basketball duo, Alex Morgan gave her thoughts on the same. The USWNT superstar shared an Instagram post on her story about the announcement with the caption, “They aren’t ready for it.”
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“We hope our experience in the game, and playing on this stage, offers fans unique and compelling insight that adds to their viewing experience,” said Bird and Taurasi in a joint statement to FOS. “Plus, you never know who will pop in or what topics will get covered. Get hydrated!”
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The USWNT forward is, of course, excited to see them on TV, as are Bird and Taurasi, who have already warned their fans about this year’s experience. It would surely attract a huge audience for the NCAA showdown.
The stage is set for the final showdown
The “Bird and Taurasi Show” was started last year by Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi. The duo used to feature a number of superstars on their show. Last year, they had Kevin Garnett, Megan Rapinoe, Kelsey Plum, and Stephen Curry. This year too they are expected to invite notable figures for the show.
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NEWS: ESPN is bringing back the "Bird and Taurasi Show” as an alternate telecast to the Women’s Final Four.@achristovichh's exclusive on @S10Bird and @DianaTaurasi ⤵️
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) March 12, 2023
Thus, after seeing an emphatically successful debut season, ESPN is bringing it back. The show will be broadcasted live from American Airlines Center on March 31 and April 2. Moreover, a report from Front Office Sports suggests that the show will be sponsored by AT&T.
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The show will cover all three games, during both semifinals and the championship game, and will air on ESPN2. Furthermore, it will feature game analysis with notable superstars. Indeed, everyone is excited about the show, and so are the fans, who can’t wait for it to air.
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