"SPORTS GONE WRONG" DIVES INTO THE WILDEST, WACKIEST, AND WEIRDEST MOMENTS IN SPORTS HISTORY

New VICE Sports Comedy Docuseries Premieres June 18 Featuring Former NBA Star John Salley, Comedians Godfrey and Paul Virzi, and Sports Media Personality Jessica Smetana

Comedian and Podcaster Joey Mulinaro to Narrate

NEW YORK (May 7, 2025) - Comedy is at the forefront of Sports Gone Wrong, a new series presented by VICE Sports that delves into absurd, unexpected, and bizarre moments in sports - from misbehaving athletes to streaking fans, head-scratching endorsements, and headline- making brawls. The 10-episode series, produced by VICE Studios Group, premieres Wednesday, June 18 (10:00-10:30 PM ET) on VICE TV, with new half-hour episodes following weekly. With comedian/impressionist and podcaster Joey Mulinaro serving as narrator, Sports Gone Wrong features commentary from four-time NBA Champion and TV host John Salley, comedian and actor Godfrey, podcaster and media personality Jessica Smetana, and comedian Paul Virzi.

View the first-look trailer for Sports Gone Wrong HERE.

"At VICE TV, we're known for going deep into culture and subculture, but sometimes we just want to have fun, and Sports Gone Wrong allows us an opportunity to spotlight the more salacious, ridiculous side of sports," said Pete Gaffney, VICE TV President. "We've brought together some of the funniest minds at the intersection of sports and comedy to relive the wildest, weirdest moments that make us question what the hell just happened."

Each episode of Sports Gone Wrong blends comedic commentary with archival footage to break down jaw-dropping sports debacles - from controversial rule-breaking athletes and over-eager fans stealing home runs to infamous on-air moments, out-of-control fights, public scandals, unlikely injuries, and more. Salley, Godfrey, Smetana, and Virzi react to questionable NFL team theme songs; test Michael Jordan's cologne; play "Shaq Fu;" give their take on the infamous 1996 Orioles-Yankees Jeffrey Maier playoff game; pick sides in the 1984 Copa del Rey final brawl; and much more.

John Salley is a four-time NBA Champion and the first player in NBA history to win championships with three franchises. Following his NBA career, Salley transitioned into media, co-hosting The Best Damn Sports Show Period and appearing in film and television productions.

Godfrey is a comedian, impressionist, and actor who has appeared on BET, VH1, Comedy Central, and feature films such as Soul Plane, Original Gangstas, Zoolander, and Johnson Family Vacation. He currently hosts the podcast In Godfrey We Trust.

A media personality and co-host/producer of the syndicated talk show The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, Jessica Smetana previously worked as a writer at Sports Illustrated and is known for co-hosting the podcasts Golic & Smetty, Off the Looking Glass, and DNF.

Paul Virzi is a comedian and host of The Virzi Effect and Anything Better podcasts. He has appeared on TV shows, including TruTV's Comedy Knockout, AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, and the NFL Network's Good Morning Football, and has written for ESPN's ESPY Awards.

Joey Mulinaro has made a name for himself on social media through his original sketches and incredible impressions. He went viral for his impressions of Jimmy Fallon, Patrick Mahomes, Cris Collinsworth, and Nick Saba, and he appears regularly on ESPN, FOX, and NFL Network. Currently hosting the podcast These Guys! With Benedict Polizzi, Mulinaro formerly worked at Barstool Sports and, most recently, can be heard on The Howard Stern Show.

VICE Studios Group produces Sports Gone Wrong. Executive producers include Meghan Payne for VICE TV and Lauren Terp, Andrew Freston, and Guillermo Garcia for VICE Studios Group. Alex Mcintosh serves as the showrunner.

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VICE TV, available in 40 million U.S. cable and satellite homes and to multiple licensees worldwide, is the Emmy(R)-winning international television network from VICE Media Group in partnership with A+E. Since its inception in 2016, the channel has attracted new audiences with its compelling and provocative programming. Earlier this year, as demand for sports content continues to grow worldwide, VICE Media launched the VICE Sports brand, VICE TV's sports-first programming strategy. Recent VICE Sports premieres include Brady vs Belichick: The Verdict, with host Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo; two original docuseries, Pitino: Red Storm Rising and Calipari: Razor's Edge; Dark Side of the Cage; The Grudge; and Dark Side of the Ring. In addition to taped programs, VICE Sports has also added live event programming led by Arena Football One and BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing. Overall, the company will televise close to 200 hours of sports-themed docuseries, programs, events, and podcasts for global distributors across television and digital. For more information, log on to www.VICETV.com and find VICE TV viewing and streaming options here. Also, follow VICE TV on social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.

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