The WNBA’s Indiana Fever will have a new sports columnist covering the team as of this season, following an incident during Caitlin Clark’s introductory news conference. An IndyStar spokesperson confirmed to CNN that Gregg Doyel would no longer be covering the team after making a gesture that was perceived as inappropriate.

During the news conference, Doyel made a heart gesture with his hands towards Clark, reminiscent of a gesture she often used during her college basketball career. Clark responded and Doyel made a comment that was considered inappropriate and sparked backlash. Despite issuing an apology, acknowledging that his comment was clumsy and awkward, it is unclear if he will cover the team at all during the season as Gannett, the parent company of IndyStar, did not respond to inquiries about this matter.

CNN reached out to Doyel for comment but it is not known if he will provide a statement. Meanwhile, Clark and the Fever are gearing up for their 25th regular season, starting with a game against the Connecticut Sun next Tuesday. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.