Sexism scandal in WNBA

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Caitlin Clark answered the journalists' questions.(Bild: ASSOCIATED PRESS)

"Do that to me and we'll get along fine." A sentence that ended in a shitstorm for US reporter Gregg Doyel. Basketball star Caitlin Clark, who made the leap to the WNBA a few days ago, heard it. 

Background: At Clark's inaugural press conference for her new franchise, the Indiana Fever, Doyel formed a heart with her hands - the 22-year-old's trademark. He asked the question: "Do you like that?"

Somewhat irritated, Clark replied that she was greeting her family with this gesture in games. "Do that to me and we'll get along fine," was the inappropriate response from the Indianapolis Star journalist. 

"Creepy and unprofessional"
Doyell reaped a real shitstorm on social media. "I hate that so much. He was creepy and unprofessional. But Clark had to sit there and be polite. It highlights the way women have been trained to respond with politeness to someone acting like a creep," one user commented on the awkward scene. Another called the reporter a sexist pervert for his "disgusting actions".

"I sincerely apologize"
Doyell himself later apologized on X (formerly Twitter). "My comment was clumsy and awkward. I sincerely apologize. Please know that my heart (literally and figuratively) was well intentioned. I will do better," said the remorseful journalist.