What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Worst of Sports
Jesse Lamovsky, Matt Rosetti, Charlie DeMarco · Book · 2007
If you loved The Worst of Sports, start with Crime in Sports (James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman, 2026) — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Worst of Sports across media.
If you loved The Worst of Sports, you clearly crave the delicious intersection of athletic incompetence, institutional absurdity, and irreverent mockery.
Films on the same thread
The Bad News Bears
Michael Ritchie · Film · 1976
Explores: Misfit Team, Redemption, Nonconformity.
Much like the regrettable figures profiled in The Worst of Sports, this film finds comedy in the pathetic failures and nonconformity of those ill-equipped for professional athletic success.
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Larry Charles · Film · 2006
Explores: Culture Clash, Fish-Out-of-Water, Satire of American Culture.
The Worst of Sports relies on the same brand of uncomfortable, satirical exposure of human folly found here, where reality is bent to highlight deep-seated cultural absurdity.
Slap Shot
George Roy Hill · Film · 1977
Explores: Underdog Story, Blue Collar Life, Male Bonding.
This film captures the same anti-establishment spirit that makes The Worst of Sports so engaging, focusing on the chaos and blue-collar absurdity of a failing hockey team.
Blades of Glory
Josh Gordon · Film · 2007
Explores: Rivalry, Redemption, Underdog Story.
If you enjoyed the focus on athletic scandal and professional humiliation in The Worst of Sports, you will appreciate this parody of the high-stakes, ridiculous world of skating.
Series on the same thread
30 Rock
Tina Fey · Series · 2006
Explores: Corporate Culture, Absurd Humor, New York City.
The satirical take on egos and corporate dysfunction mirrors the tone of The Worst of Sports, proving that the funniest moments often occur behind the scenes of professional institutions.
The Daily Show
Lizz Winstead · Series · 1996
Explores: Current Events Commentary, Media Criticism, Political Commentary.
This show mirrors the critical, irreverent perspective of The Worst of Sports by deconstructing public figures and current events with a sharp, satirical eye for total disaster.
The League
Jeff Schaffer · Series · 2009
Explores: Friendship, Competition, Fantasy Sports.
The obsessive, competitive nature of these characters parallels the intense, often self-destructive behavior documented in The Worst of Sports, finding humor in the absurdity of sports fandom.
30 for 30
Bill Simmons · Series · 2009
Explores: Sports History, Athlete Biographies, Underdog Stories.
While more serious in tone, this series explores the same history of scandals and failed legacies that formed the backbone of the research in The Worst of Sports.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
This podcast is the perfect companion to The Worst of Sports, as it investigates the legal disasters and scandalous behavior of athletes who lost their way off the field.
Stugotz and Company
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: absurdism, unfiltered opinion, camaraderie.
The unfiltered, irreverent commentary on this program echoes the satirical voice of The Worst of Sports, celebrating the absurdity of the sports world with a chaotic, comedic edge.
Keep exploring
Common questions
What kind of content is covered in The Worst of Sports?
The Worst of Sports, written by Jesse Lamovsky, Matt Rosetti, and Charlie DeMarco, highlights controversial moments, major failures, and regrettable figures from the history of professional and college sports.
Is The Worst of Sports focused only on professional athletes?
No, The Worst of Sports covers both professional and college sports. The book examines a wide range of regrettable moments and figures across these two major levels of competition.
When was The Worst of Sports published?
The Worst of Sports was published in 2007. It was authored by Jesse Lamovsky, Matt Rosetti, and Charlie DeMarco to document various controversies and failures within the landscape of major sports.
Who are the authors of The Worst of Sports?
The Worst of Sports was written by a team of three authors: Jesse Lamovsky, Matt Rosetti, and Charlie DeMarco. Their work focuses on cataloging the most notable failures and controversial figures in sports history.