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Indy Star columnist Gregg Doyel actually asked a pair of creepy questions during Wednesday’s press conference with Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.
In addition to his request that Clark make heart-shaped hand gestures to him before games – a comment that sparked nationwide outrage – Doyel also referred to the WNBA sensation as ‘that’ and ‘it’ during a question aimed at
‘You were just given the keys to that,’ he said to Fever coach Christie Sides. ‘What are you going to do with it?’
Sides responded by humanizing Clark rather than referring to her as lifeless object: ‘Hopefully we’re gonna win a lot of games to star. She’s gonna help us out with that.’
Spokespeople for the Indy Star and its parent company, Gannett, did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com’s request for comment on Thursday morning.
Caitlin Clark (left) and Fever coach Christie Sides were left dumfounded by Gregg Doyel
Doyel (left) is pictured with his two sons. The long-time columnist has apologized Wednesday
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark speaks during a WNBA basketball news conference Wednesday