Caitlin Clark’s Treatment by Male Reporter Sparks Debate Over Respect for Female Athletes in Sports Journalism

OutKick’s Dan Dakich has expressed concern over the treatment of Caitlin Clark, the newly signed player for the Indiana Fever, by a male reporter during a recent press conference. Gregg Doyel, a columnist for the Indianapolis Star, made several unusual comments towards Clark during her welcome ceremony, causing controversy on social media. In response, Doyel was removed from covering Fever games for the remainder of the WNBA season. Dakich questioned why male reporters would address female athletes in such a condescending manner, stating that Doyel’s behavior was “creepy” and “condescending”. He added that this was a larger issue and needed to be addressed, stating that it was not acceptable for female athletes to be treated in this way. Doyel later apologized for his actions, explaining that his intentions were good despite his awkward commentary. The incident has sparked discussion regarding the need for greater respect and sensitivity towards female athletes in sports journalism.