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The Indianapolis reporter who went viral for an uncomfortable exchange with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been suspended for the incident.
After Clark was selected with the number one overall pick in the WNBA Draft, she appeared in Indianapolis for her introductory press conference. During the conference, IndyStar reporter Gregg Doyel awkwardly made a heart gesture with his hands — the same gesture Clark famously does in the direction of her family at games. When Clark explained that was a thing between her and her family, Doyel said, “Start doing it to me and we’ll get along just fine.”
Doyel faced intense scrutiny online. In response, he wrote a column explaining his position and apologizing to Clark.
Unfortunately, that apology didn’t go over well when users discovered his history of similarly questionable comments toward female athletes.
According to sportswriter Bob Kravitz, Doyel has been suspended by IndyStar. Sources told Kravitz that Doyel is expected to return from his suspension Monday. He has not published anything on IndyStar since April 29.
Additionally, Doyel will not attend any Fever games this season. Instead, he’ll write columns after watching the team from home.
Kravitz reached out to Doyel on Tuesday, but he would not address the issue.
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