Gregg Doyel is an American journalist and sports columnist for The Indianapolis Star.
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Best Known For:Sports columnist at The Indianapolis Star
Breakthrough:Played high school baseball and soccer at Stratford Academy in Georgia
10 Quick Facts About Gregg Doyel
- Full Name: Gregg Doyel
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and sportscaster
- Known For: Spouse of Sam Doyel
- Current Role: Sports columnist
- Current Employer: The Indianapolis Star
- Place of Birth: Hawaii
- Marital Status: Married
- Specialization: Sports Journalist, Journalist, and Commentator / Analyst
- Media Level: Regional
Gregg Doyel Age
Gregg Doyel's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Florida and Stratford Academy.
- University of Florida
- Stratford Academy
- Period: 1980s
Career & Work
Gregg Doyel's career includes writing and editorial roles with WCKY-AM and The Indianapolis Star.
Organization: WCKY-AM
Role: Sports radio host
Period: 2007
Details: Cincinnati, Ohio · Co-hosted a sports radio program with Mo Egger.
Organization: The Indianapolis Star
Role: Sports columnist
Details: Indianapolis, Indiana
Organization: CBSSports.com
Role: National sports columnist and college basketball writer
Period: Before joining The Indianapolis Star
Details: Covered college basketball and wrote national sports commentary.
Organization: The Charlotte Observer
Role: Atlantic Coast Conference basketball writer
Details: Charlotte, North Carolina · Reported on Atlantic Coast Conference college basketball.
Organization: Miami Herald
Role: Florida Marlins beat writer
Details: Miami, Florida · Covered Major League Baseball's Florida Marlins.
Organization: The Tampa Tribune
Role: Sportswriter
Details: Tampa, Florida · Worked in newspaper sports journalism.
Rise to Fame
Gregg Doyel became known for his work as sports columnist at The Indianapolis Star.
Notable Coverage
- Indianapolis Colts and Indiana sports – The Indianapolis Star – Writes sports columns about Indianapolis and Indiana teams, personalities and events
- Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever – The Indianapolis Star – 2024 – His remarks at Caitlin Clark's April 2024 introductory news conference drew criticism. He apologized and was barred from attending Indiana Fever games as a reporter during the 2024 season
- Indiana Fever 2026 season – The Indianapolis Star – 2026 – Published commentary on the Fever and Caitlin Clark in October 2026
Awards & Achievements
- National sports columnist awards — Associated Press Sports Editors — Multiple national awards and Top 10 recognitions for sports columns, including first-place finishes in 2014, 2017, 2019 and 2022.
- Indiana 250 recognition — Indianapolis Business Journal — 2023 — Named among influential business and community leaders in Indiana.
Gregg Doyel Family & Relationships
Gregg Doyel is married to Sam Doyel.
Lesser Known Facts
- Was born in Hawaii and grew up in Mississippi.
- Has written books about the Kentucky Wildcats and Duke basketball.
- Has received repeated national recognition for his sports columns from Associated Press Sports Editors.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Gregg Doyel
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Hawaii
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Sam Doyel
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $66,000–$288,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $375,000–$5,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Sam Doyel (Spouse • Wife)
