• Loading stock data...
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

History-Making HBCU Gymnastics Team to Star In Documentary

  • The Fisk University women’s gymnastics team is the first HBCU gymnastics team to compete in an NCAA event.
  • The docuseries, called “Flipped,” will be directed by Deborah Riley Draper and produced by wiip.
Mark Zaleski / The Tennessean

The Fisk University women’s gymnastics team, which made history this year by becoming the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program to participate in NCAA competition, is set to be the subject of a new documentary series, according to Deadline.

The series, called “Flipped,” will be directed by Deborah Riley Draper and produced by wiip.

It will follow the inaugural season of a team made up of transfers who left high-profile programs to compete for the Nashville-based HBCU. The team’s coach, Corrinne Tarver, made history in 1989 for becoming the first Black gymnast to win an all-around NCAA championship while competing for the Georgia Bulldogs.

MSU Women’s Gymnastics Inks Team-Wide NIL Deal With Charitable Collective

Men’s basketball and football players aren’t the only ones benefiting from collectives.
August 24, 2022

“This is the most aspirational coming-of-age sports story of the year. We have not seen this before and it’s happening in real time,” Riley Draper said in a statement to Deadline. “Watching this unfold in gymnastics will be a blueprint and a lesson for equity and access.”

The team first began a little over a year ago, but its inaugural competition was the Super 16 Invitation in Las Vegas, Nevada in mid-January. 

The team placed fourth, with freshman Morgan Price earning an impressive score on vault of 9.9.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

The United States Capitol and The National Mall covered in snow on Jan. 26, 2026 as Washington, DC digs out after a power winter storm with snow and sleet and very cold temperatures.

NCAA Doubled Federal Lobbying Efforts in 2025 in Failed Push for College..

Despite NCAA lobbying, the SCORE Act failed to reach a House floor vote.
Dec 8, 2019; San Jose, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal goalkeeper Katie Meyer (19) dives for a penalty kick by North Carolina Tar Heels forward/Midfielder Rachel Jones (10) in the College Cup championship match at Avaya Stadium.

Stanford Settles Wrongful Death Suit With Soccer Player Katie Meyer’s Family

Meyer’s family alleged the school mishandled a disciplinary process.
Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium.

Duke, Darian Mensah Settle Lawsuit, Opening Door to Transfer

It resolves the first lawsuit a school filed against a current player.

NCAA Asks Judge to Quit Bediako Case Over Alabama Ties

Jim Roberts and his wife are listed as Alabama boosters. 

Featured Today

Tim Jenkins

How One NFL Pass Turned Into a Career on YouTube

Tim Jenkins missed the NFL. He took his football IQ to YouTube.
January 17, 2026

Sports Goes All In on Non-Alcoholic Drinks Boom

Athletes, teams, and leagues are pouring money into the NA beverage category.
Tulsa Portal House
January 16, 2026

Inside the Tulsa Portal House: ‘This Will Translate to Wins’

The Golden Hurricane set up an over-the-top battle station for football recruiting.
Black Rabbit
January 10, 2026

The Netflix Star Who Makes Sure NBA Players Have Clean Towels

How a Nets staffer landed a breakout role on “Black Rabbit.”

NFL Conference Title Game Ratings Slip Despite Strong Season

Overall viewership for the title games fell 7% compared to last year.
January 28, 2026

John Wall Says NBA Style Changes Aren’t Causing Achilles Tear Epidemic

Wall is an NBA studio analyst for Amazon Prime Video.
NBC Sports
January 28, 2026

NBC Has a Fancy New Way to Measure Wind at the Super..

Coordinating producer Rob Hyland talks to FOS about Weather Applied Metrics.
Sponsored

From Kobe Bryant to Tom Brady: Mike Repole’s Billion-Dollar Playbook

Mike Repole shares an inside look into building brands & working with star athletes.
January 27, 2026

UFC Defends Ad-Heavy Paramount+ Debut

The first event on Paramount+ featured ads during fighter walkouts. 
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Jan 25, 2026; Taipei, TAIWAN; Alex Honnold free solo climbs Taipei 101.
January 27, 2026

Netflix Continues Live TV Push As Skyscraper Climb Draws 6.2M

The stream of the free climb expanded the company’s live events presence.
Barstool Sports founder and pizza influencer Dave Portnoy went on a four-shop tour of RI pizza places and stopped at Francesco's on Hope Street after owner Frank Schiavone got Portnoy's attention with some confident signage.
January 27, 2026

NFL: Dave Portnoy Not Banned From Super Bowl

“Mr. Portnoy can buy a ticket to the game.”
Jan 26, 2026; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Amanda Anisimova of United States in action against Xinyu Wang of China in the fourth round of the women’s singles at the Australian Open at John Cain Arena in Melbourne Park.
January 26, 2026

Amanda Anisimova Calls The Athletic Reporter’s Questions ‘Clickbait’

“I don’t think that’s relevant,” Anisimova responded.