The columnist is reportedly serving a two-week suspension for interacting with Caitlin Clark

The Indianapolis Star columnist with whom he had a shocking exchange Caitlin Clark The person who appeared at their Fever launch press conference last month has reportedly been suspended over the bizarre encounter.

Long-time journalist Bob Kravitz – who used to work for the star – said the outlet Gregg Doyle with a two-week suspension in the days following his strange interaction with the WNBA player on April 17.

Kravitz didn’t specify when exactly the reporter’s punishment began… however he noticed Doyel’s last Star post – a Colts-related article – was published on April 29. Kravitz added that Doyel is expected to return from suspension on May 13.

We reached out to Doyel for comment on the report… and immediately received an auto-response message saying, “Hey, I’m tired here, so I’m taking some time off and not checking email.”

“If I can be of assistance upon my return on May 13th,” the message continued, “please let me know.”

According to Kravitz, Doyel – who has written for the Indy Star for years – is not scheduled to attend any Fever games this summer due to the Clark saga, although he will “continue to write columns about the team in front of the TV.” from home.”

Doyel – who went viral for sending a heart-hand gesture to Clark at the news station before responding with some Borderline inappropriate comments — previously a mea culpa pronounced for his actions in the hours following the incident.

He explained that he was “genuinely” sorry for his “stupid” behavior… and added that he was “just wrong.”

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