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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Exclusive interview with Connecticut Sun rookie Saniya Rivers
Connecticut Sun rookie Saniya Rivers discusses her first season in the WNBA and the impact her late-mother had on her life on and off the court. Exclusive interview with Connecticut Sun rookie Saniya Rivers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Hard launch' – Viral clip of Connecticut Sun players' photoshoot sparks dating rumors among fans
Photo via Getty Images Saniya Rivers and Marina Mabrey have once again taken the internet by storm. The rumored partners arrived for a photoshoot recently. Clips from the photoshoot went viral. Fans have immediately started speculating about the relationship shared between the players. Some believed that the photoshoot was a 'hard launch' of their relationship. Rookie player Rivers joined the Connecticut Sun in 2025. Since then, both Rivers and Mabrey have shared moments that have suggested a romantic relationship between the duo. The recent clip further pushed the rumors. Saniya Rivers and Marina Mabrey's photoshoot solidifies fan rumors The viral clip of the photoshoot was posted via the official page of the WNBA on X. Saniya Rivers and Marina Mabrey are seen posing for the camera. The duo shared a strong bond ever since the former joined the team in 2025. Their friendship even sparked rumors of a possible romantic relationship. There have been moments between the duo that included dance lessons, celebratory hugs, flirty talks and others. Some of these were suggestive of a relationship between Rivers and Mabrey. — WNBA (@WNBA) The clip that went viral, starting at the official WNBA page, further solidified these rumors. Some even believe that the photoshoot was just an excuse to make the relationship public. One of the fans, Michael Buckley, wrote, 'HARD LAUNCH!!' Another fan named EJay Arrow wrote, 'If this is their hard launch then I AM HERE FOR IT!!!!' A fan even believed that the relationship might have been the reason for Mabrey not wanting to trade anymore. Vincent Tucker wrote 'I know Marina Mabrey is glad the Connecticut Sun cancelled her trade request. Looks like it worked out for her.' Tiana wrote about the suggestive gestures in the viral clip, 'I know that shoulder grab………' Photo via WNBA/X(screengrab) Rivers has previously revealed her status as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. However, Mabrey did not make any such revelation. Neither Rivers nor Mabrey has commented on the rumored dating comments. Caitlin Clark Fan removed from stadium after misbehaving with Saniya Rivers During a game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun, an unfortunate event happened with Saniya Rivers. According to reports, Rivers went to the sideline to inbound the ball. However, the player stopped for a conversation with the referees. Shortly after, a fan from the stadium was escorted out by the security. The audience booed at the fan while he was going out. The game continued. However, The Fever went on to win the match by 8 points. Also Read: NBA Trade Rumors: Golden State Warriors Could Land $86.6 Million Orlando Magic Superstar in Bold Three-Team Trade Proposal Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sun's Saniya Rivers opens up on viral incident during Fever showdown
After a sustained period of success and WNBA championship contention, the Connecticut Sun have entered a rebuild amid speculation that the team's ownership may change hands in the months ahead. Between 2017 and 2024, the Sun made eight playoff appearances and reached the WNBA Finals twice, with players like DeWanna Bonner, Jonquel Jones and Alyssa Thomas propelling Connecticut into the league's elite. But Bonner and Thomas departed Connecticut as free agents after the 2024 season, as did head coach Stephanie White. The Sun has entered a full rebuild around young players, and returning to winning ways will take some time. Saniya Rivers is one of the young players around whom the Sun is building for the future. The eighth overall pick in the 2025 draft, Rivers has demonstrated potential as a 3-point shooter and as a versatile defender with a non-stop motor. But she found herself entangled in an unfortunate viral incident on Tuesday night, when the Sun hosted the Indiana Fever at TD Garden in Boston. MORE: Is Caitlin Clark playing today? Latest news on Fever star's status for game vs. Liberty During the third quarter of the Sun's eventual 85-77 defeat, a fan sitting courtside in a Caitlin Clark shirsey was ejected after exchanging words with Rivers. There even was speculation that the fan made physical contact with Rivers prior to his ejection. After the game, Rivers was able to set the record straight. She told reporters that the fan made a comment that warranted his dismissal, but he did not touch her. And fortunately, the rookie was able to emerge from the incident in good spirits, joking that the fan "wasted all that money on a seat just to get tossed." Despite Connecticut's 3-19 record, Rivers and the young players around her are doing their best to remain professional amidst trying circumstances. MORE WNBA NEWS: How many points did Caitlin Clark score today? Full stats, results, highlights from Fever vs. Sun game Fever-Sun rivalry, explained: Inside Caitin Clark's beef with Jacy Sheldon & feuds between Indiana, Connecticut Sophie Cunningham's game-day glam turns TD Garden into a runway Wings add to lineup options with acquisition of Caitlin Clark's former teammate WNBA fans stunned by commissioner's pick for All-Star Game replacement
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fan wearing Fever jersey ejected from courtside seat after Sun's Saniya Rivers involves refs
BOSTON – A fan wearing a Fever jersey sitting courtside at TD Garden on Tuesday night was escorted off the court in the second quarter of Indiana's game against Connecticut in Boston. The fan was sitting near half-court, closer to the Sun bench. The altercation happened when Sun guard Saniya Rivers went to inbound the ball after a timeout, then stepped off the sideline to have an impassioned conversation with two referees. Security eventually identified the fan, who was wearing a Caitlin Clark No. 22 T-shirt jersey, and escorted him out of his seat. Fans booed him and waved goodbye as he went up the stairs to the concourse. It's not clear at this time what he said or did to be ejected. A TV sideline reporter claimed the fan touched Rivers while she was trying to inbound the ball, but Emily Adams of the Hartford Courant reported that wasn't the case: "The ejected fan did NOT touch her, he made a comment that warranted ejection. Rivers was in great spirits about it, joked that he wasted all that money on a seat just to get tossed." Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her at capeterson@ or follow her on X at @chloepeterson67. Get IndyStar's Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Caitlin Clark Fever newsletter. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Fan wearing Indiana Fever jersey ejected from courtside seat vs Sun
Hindustan Times
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Caitlin Clark fan ejected during Fever vs Sun after Saniya Rivers calls him out
A fan, wearing a Caitlin Clark t-shirt, was ejected from the Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun game on Tuesday after Saniya Rivers allegedly called him out for 'touching her'. Spectators from the scene posted videos showing officials taking a man out of the arena. He seemed like a Fever supporter and was wearing a Clark No 22 jersey. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) tries to get past Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22)(AP) 'A fan was escorted out of TD Garden for TOUCHING Saniya Rivers. She called it out immediately and he was escorted up the stairs and out. The fan appears to be an Indiana fan, as he was wearing a Fever tee and was seated courtside next to the CT player bench. #WNBA,' a fan, apparently on the scene, noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. 'A Caitlin Clark fan sitting courtside at the Fever vs Sun game tonight, got ejected after being reported to the refs by Saniya Rivers,' another one added, along with a video. Fans booed the ejected fan and waved goodbye as he went up the stairs to the concourse. It's not clear at this time what he said or did to be ejected. Meanwhile, the Fever led the Sun 54-49 at the time of writing this story. The game was in Q3. Caitlin Clark to make WNBA All-Star 3-point contest debut Clark will be in a 3-point contest for the first time in her pro career. She'll be joined by contest record holder Sabrina Ionescu, who last entered the contest in 2023 and hit 25 of her 27 shots in the final round, scoring 37 points. It was the most shots made in a 3-point contest in either the WNBA or NBA. The Liberty's star guard wanted to make sure she was completely healthy before officially entering the contest. She said she'll be trying to break her own mark. Clark's management team said earlier this year when she turned down competing in some fashion at NBA All-Star weekend that the young star wanted her first 3-point contest to be in Indianapolis at the WNBA weekend. 'I've never participated in a 3-point competition before, never practiced before, so go out there and have fun," Clark said before her team faced Connecticut in Boston on Tuesday night. "The lineup of people competing is tremendous so more than anything its going to be really great for our league and women's basketball as a whole. I'm just excited. The skills competition and that will be a really exciting time and will lead into Saturday and a really great game as well.' Other participants in the 3-point contest are Washington rookie Sonia Citron and Los Angeles' Kelsey Plum. The other players competing in the skills challenge will be New York's Natasha Cloud, Seattle's Skylar Diggins and Erica Wheeler, and Minnesota's Courtney Williams. (With AP inputs)
