Sports Media Controversy News

Bill Walton Remembered: Tributes and Controversies Surrounding NBA Legend's Passing

98.5 The Sports Hub host Fred Toucher is facing backlash for making disparaging comments about basketball legend Bill Walton the day after Walton's death. Toucher called Walton a "phony hippie" and replayed a 2010 interview where he hung up on Walton. Toucher later acknowledged the poor timing of his remarks but has been heavily criticized on social media and by other sports radio hosts.