Opinion | Sen. Eric Schmitt confused the Hawks and Hawkeyes and the political press had a field day The Missouri senator accused Jack Smith of perjury over an Atlanta Hawks game. Smith had actually watched Caitlin Clark play … in Maryland. September 30, 2026 Tom Jones
Opinion | Can the new hires for ‘60 Minutes’ meet the challenge? Many don’t have television experience or the notoriety traditionally associated with the show July 30, 2026 Tom Jones
Opinion | Left with no options, the Trump administration drops subpoenas against New York Times journalists Lawyers representing the administration were grilled by Judge Arun Subramanian for over an hour. July 24, 2026 Tom Jones
Opinion | After the flood — remembering a tragedy from one year ago July 4 marks the anniversary of the flood at Camp Mystic in Texas, which killed 25 young girls June 26, 2026 Tom Jones
Caitlin Clark argued with her coach. The moment went viral. How did Indy sports reporters handle the story? Coverage of professional women’s sports still has a long way to go June 24, 2026 Tracey Compton
Opinion | She wrote the book on Caitlin Clark: Christine Brennan on the WNBA’s missed opportunity In the latest ‘Poynter Report Podcast,’ the sportswriter discusses how the league struggled to capitalize on Clark’s game-changing arrival July 30, 2025 Tom Jones
Opinion | A USA Today columnist asked a fair question. The WNBA Players Association responded with an out-of-line statement. The WNBA Players Association is trying to protect its players. But in this case, they chose the wrong target and the wrong message. September 30, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | The media jumps all in on another Caitlin Clark controversy WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark was left off the US Olympic basketball team, and the columns, commentary and opinions are flying June 11, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Sports columnist suspended over Caitlin Clark exchange Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel will also not cover any of Clark’s WNBA games in person this season May 8, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Everyday sexism has no place in sports journalism The conversation around Gregg Doyel’s comments to Caitlin Clark failed to address larger, systemic issues that could lead to better journalism April 23, 2024 Tracy Everbach
Opinion | A columnist made a controversial introduction to Caitlin Clark IndyStar sports columnist Gregg Doyel has been crushed online and accused of being creepy, sexist and worse. He’s since apologized multiple times April 19, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Women’s basketball takes the spotlight with sensational performances … on and off the court This weekend’s games shattered ESPN’s viewership numbers for all basketball games — men and women, college and professional. April 8, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Who is the most influential TV star at the moment? A college basketball player from Iowa. Caitlin Clark is such a big deal that the TV network that hosts games reportedly considered paying her to stay in school one more year March 6, 2024 Tom Jones
