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Gregg Doyel's Awkward Interaction with Caitlin Clark Sparks Controversy

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Sports columnist under fire for inappropriate behavior towards Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark. Find out what happened!

Sports columnist Gregg Doyel's recent interaction with Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark has stirred up quite a controversy. Doyel apologized for his awkward gestures and questionable comments directed at Clark during a press conference. The incident drew criticism from various sources, including fellow journalists and sports personalities. Doyel admitted to crossing a line and faced backlash for his unprofessional conduct.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy labeled Doyel as a 'pervert' for his behavior towards Clark, highlighting the sexist undertones of the exchange. The incident not only shed light on Doyel's inappropriate actions but also sparked a wider conversation about press ethics and respect towards athletes. The awkward exchange highlighted the challenges female athletes face in the sports media landscape.

The fallout from Doyel's interaction with Caitlin Clark serves as a cautionary tale for journalists interacting with athletes. It emphasizes the importance of professionalism and respect in sports reporting. The incident also underscores the power dynamics at play in press conferences and the need for journalists to be mindful of their behavior.

In the wake of the controversy, discussions around gender dynamics and professionalism in sports journalism have been ignited. The incident has prompted reflections on the treatment of female athletes in the media and the responsibilities of journalists in shaping the narrative around sports personalities.

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IndyStar columnist apologizes to Caitlin Clark over 'awkward' heart ... (NBC News)

A sports columnist has apologized for flashing a heart symbol with his hands, as well as for his subsequent comments, to new Indiana Fever player Caitlin ...

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New creepy video of Doyel calling Clark 'this' and 'it' emerges (Daily Mail)

Indy Star columnist Gregg Doyel actually asked a pair of creepy questions during Wednesday's press conference with Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.

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Columnist Gregg Doyel 'crossed' the line with awkward Caitlin Clark ... (New York Post)

IndyStar sports columnist Gregg Doyel admitted he crossed a line with his interaction with Caitlin Clark during her Indiana Fever press conference.

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'Written in 1971': Columnist apologises after awkward interaction ... (The Guardian)

A columnist for the Indianapolis Star has apologised after an uncomfortable interaction with Caitlin Clark at a press conference on Wednesday.

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Dave Portnoy slams 'pervert' sports columnist over 'sexist' Caitlin ... (Page Six)

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy slammed Indy Star columnist Gregg Doyel for acting like a "pervert" during a "sexist" interaction with Caitlin Clark.

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Gregg Doyel-Caitlin Clark situation shows wider issues with press ... (Awful Announcing)

Part of the issue with the Gregg Doyel-Caitlin Clark exchange was with the approach Doyel brought to a press conference.

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Indianapolis Reporter Facing Backlash for Extremely Awkward ... (Mediaite)

IndyStar reporter Gregg Doyel has come under fire for having an uncomfortable exchange with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark during a recent press ...

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Caitlin Clark's exchange with columnist during introductory news ... (Fox 59)

The response to Caitlin Clark's introductory news conference went sideways after national outlets picked up on an awkward comment from IndyStar columnist ...

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Sports columnist apologizes for 'oafish' comments directed at Caitlin ... (CNN)

A male columnist has apologized for a cringeworthy moment during former University of Iowa superstar and college basketball's highest scorer Caitlin Clark's ...

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Indiana columnist apologizes for 'creepy' interaction with Caitlin Clark (wpde.com)

Clark became one of the biggest figures in women's sports following her star-studded basketball career for the University of Iowa.

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A second creepy exchange emerges from Caitlin Clark press ... (New York Post)

New video has surfaced of Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel being awkward in Caitlin Clark's introductory Caitlin Clark press conference.

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Caitlin Clark Press Conference: Gregg Doyel Apologizes for Rude ... (TVLine)

Sports reporter Gregg Doyel has apologized to WNBA recruit Caitlin Clark for an uncomfortable moment during her recent press conference.

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Caitlin Clark's press conference marred by Indianapolis columnist ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

On Wednesday, Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel put himself into "main character" territory. At the introductory news conference for the new Indiana Fever ...

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A columnist made a controversial introduction to Caitlin Clark - Poynter (Poynter)

IndyStar sports columnist Gregg Doyel has been crushed online and accused of being creepy, sexist and worse. He's since apologized multiple times.

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A reporter's gesture to Caitlin Clark was dumb. So is a lot of the anger. (The Washington Post)

Many of the critics attacking IndyStar columnist are more concerned with settling scores than defending women's athletes.

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