A columnist for the Indianapolis Star received a two-week suspension for an appointment with women’s college basketball legend and first-round pick Caitlin Clark from Indiana Fever.
Gregg Doyel, a journalist for Gannett via Fox News, has received punishment for his actions in the altercation with Clark.
Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel wo n’t be covering the Indiana Fever, according to Lark-Marie Anton, a spokesman for the Indianapolis Star.
Splitting:# Colts writer Gregg Doyel has been SUSPENDED for 2 months after his unacceptable comments to Caitlin Clark in her briefing, per @bkravitz.
This summer, Doyel is not permitted to play live coverage of any Clark activities.
pic.twitter.com/hZ0Kxgb9oa— MLFootball ( @_MLFootball ) May 7, 2024
The conflict started next month when Doyel created the soul sign that the previous Iowa sun is known for making before asking Clark a problem.
Doyel was ejected from Clark’s mind. Doyel responded by saying,  ,” I like that you’re around”.
Splitting:# Colts writer Gregg Doyel has been SUSPENDED for 2 months after his unacceptable comments to Caitlin Clark in her briefing, per @bkravitz.
This summer, Doyel is not permitted to play live coverage of any Clark activities.
pic.twitter.com/hZ0Kxgb9oa— MLFootball ( @_MLFootball ) May 7, 2024
After each activity, Clark noted that she sends the” after every game” signal to her home.
Doyel replied,  ,” Begin doing it to me, and we’ll find along”.
Doyel’s explanation on X was the result of a stream of reaction he received on social media.
” Today in my uniquely oafish way, while welcoming @CaitlinClark22 to Indy, I formed my hands into her signature ( hand heart emoji )”, he , wrote. Finally, I said,” I felt awkward and sloppy. I honestly regret. Please hear my heart ( literally and figuratively ) was properly- intentioned. I did do stronger”.
Now in my truly oafish manner, while welcoming @CaitlinClark22 to Indy, I formed my fingers into her name. I made a clumsy and odd post thereafter. I honestly forgive. Please hear my heart ( literally and figuratively ) was properly- intentioned. I may do much.
— Gregg Doyel ( @GreggDoyelStar ) April 17, 2024
On April 29, Doyel next wrote for the Star.
