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Urban Edge Network Brings Free Streaming to NAIA Championships!

New partnership will provide free streaming for NAIA fans in championship games nationwide!

Kyle T. Mosley

Urban Edge Network and NAIA
Urban Edge Network and NAIA / Credit: NAIA

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has entered into a five-year agreement with Urban Edge Network (UEN), a prominent live and on-demand sports content provider. This partnership aims to enhance the exposure of NAIA sports by providing free streaming of NAIA national championships.

A highlight of this collaboration will be a dedicated NAIA channel on UEN's platforms, which will be available later this fall. The channel will broadcast all NAIA national championships.

"This agreement enhances the visibility of both UEN and the NAIA, delivering significant exposure through live sports and fostering new engagement opportunities," Hardy L. Pelt, UEN founding member and chief revenue officer said.

Urban Edge Network and NAIA
Urban Edge Network and NAIA / Credit: NAIA

Since its inception, UEN has specialized in advertising, broadcasting, and programming for partners of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The NAIA partnership is part of UEN's expansion beyond HBCU-specific sports to broader athletics content and broadcasting. The NAIA channel will be available through the UEN app accessible on Roku, Apple TV, iOS, Android, Samsung Amazon Fire stick, and Fire TV.

"Partnering with UEN provides the opportunity to elevate the visibility of both NAIA athletes and the high level of competition amongst our members' institutions," NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr said. "We're confident that free streaming will increase the association's reach with college sports fans worldwide and believe UEN is the ideal partner to help us achieve our goal."

The partnership with UEN is the first in a two-part effort to improve public access and promotion of NAIA athletics. The second will be a newly designed online NAIA Network, which will go live in November 2024.

The current agreement with UEN will run through September 2029.

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me: