Reporter Suspended After Uncomfortable Exchange with Caitlin Clark and Will Not Attend Fever Games

Gregg Doyel, the Indianapolis Star reporter whose awkward interaction with Caitlin Clark sparked backlash, has been penalized by the Indianapolis news outlet as the Indiana Fever begins their season.

According to former Star writer and longtime Indianapolis reporter Bob Kravitz, the Star and its owners, Gannett, handed Doyel a two-week suspension following the exchange with Clark during her debut press conference with the Indiana Fever on April 17.

Kravitz reported that Doyel will continue to write columns on the Fever this season, but will not attend any of the team’s games in person, which will also remove him from the press conferences with players after games.

Instead, Doyel will watch the games from his home, according to Kravitz.

The ordeal began when Doyel used his time during Clark’s introductory presser to hold up his hands to form a heart towards the basketball star, a gesture Clark became known for doing with her family after every Iowa Hawkeyes game.

In a confused response to Doyel’s hand gesture, Clark said, “You like that?”, to which he replied: “I like that you’re here.”