The Indianapolis Star columnist who had a cringe-worthy alternate with Caitlin Clark at her Fever introductory information convention final month has reportedly been suspended over the weird encounter.
Longtime journalist Bob Kravitz — who used to work for the Star — stated the outlet hit Gregg Doyel with a two-week ban within the days following his unusual April 17 interplay with the WNBA participant.
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Kravitz didn’t specify when precisely the punishment started for the reporter … though he famous Doyel’s final Star piece — a Colts-related article — was printed on April 29. Kravitz added that Doyel is anticipated to return from the ban on Could 13.
We reached out to Doyel for touch upon the report … and acquired an immediate, automated reply message, stating, “Hey there. Getting drained right here, so taking a while off and will not be checking e mail.”
“If I will be of service after I return on Could 13,” the message continued, “please let me know then.”
In line with Kravitz, Doyel — who’s been writing for the Indy Star for years — shouldn’t be slated to attend any Fever video games this summer season within the wake of the Clark saga, though he “will proceed to write down columns off the workforce by watching TV from his residence.”
Doyel — who went viral for sending a heart-hand gesture to Clark on the newser earlier than following it up with some borderline inappropriate feedback — beforehand issued a mea culpa for his actions within the hours after the incident.
He acknowledged he was “sincerely” sorry for his “oafish” conduct … including he was “simply mistaken.”
“Caitlin Clark,” he stated, “I am so sorry.”
For Clark’s half, she by no means addressed the matter publicly … and appeared to maneuver on from it straight away — dealing with the remainder of the information convention with none form of subject.
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