Columnist Reportedly Serving 2-Week Suspension Over Caitlin Clark Interaction

The Indianapolis Star columnist who had a cringe-worthy trade 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.

Kravitz didn’t specify when precisely the punishment started for the reporter … though he noted Doyel’s final Star piece — a Colts-related article — was revealed on April 29. Kravitz added that Doyel is predicted to return from the ban on Might 13.

We reached out to Doyel for touch upon the report … and obtained an instantaneous, automated reply message, stating, “Hey there. Getting tired here, so taking some time off and won’t be checking email.”

“If I can be of service when I return on May 13,” the message continued, “please let me know then.”

Based on Kravitz, Doyel — who’s been writing for the Indy Star for years — is just not slated to attend any Fever video games this summer time within the wake of the Clark saga, though he “will continue to write columns off the team by watching TV from his home.”

Doyel — who went viral for sending a heart-hand gesture to Clark on the newser earlier than following it up with some borderline inappropriate comments — beforehand issued a mea culpa for his actions within the hours after the incident.

He acknowledged he was “sincerely” sorry for his “oafish” habits … including he was “just wrong.”

“Caitlin Clark,” he stated, “I’m so sorry.”