Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel will not cover the Indiana Fever in person this season after his interaction with Caitlin Clark was criticized in the national media as being inappropriate.
Gannett spokesperson Lark-Marie Antón said in a statement the corporate owner of the Star does not comment on personnel matters but added:"Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel will not be covering the Indiana Fever."and also that Doyel had been suspended for two weeks, which Antón would not confirm. Doyel's most recent column appeared April 29.
Doyel did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment Wednesday. The Fever are expected to be one of the biggest draws during the WNBA season that opens next week.
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