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hbcugameday. com > 04/09/2026 > ncaa-may-soon-allow-athletes-to-play-five-full-seasons

NCAA may soon allow athletes to play five full seasons

2+ hour, 3+ min ago  (389+ words) The NCAA is exploring a major overhaul of its eligibility rules that could reshape college sports. A proposed model would allow athletes to compete for five full seasons, replacing the current system that limits players to four seasons within a…...

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hbcugameday. com > 04/09/2026 > hbcu-volleyball-program-signs-daughter-of-former-nba-player

HBCU volleyball program signs daughter of former NBA player

3+ hour, 45+ min ago  (421+ words) Imani Thomas is taking her game from the DMV to the HBCU ranks, as the daughter of former NBA player Etan Thomas has committed to play volleyball at Livingstone College. Livingstone volleyball announced the signing of Thomas in a social…...

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hbcugameday. com > 04/09/2026 > remy-ma-hbcu-womens-basketball-documentary

Remy Ma Adds HBCU Women's Basketball Documentary to Streaming Network

5+ hour, 43+ min ago  (602+ words) In a media landscape where ownership is becoming the real power play, Remy Ma just made a move that quietly connects multiple cultural lanes. Her platform, Remy Network, has added Brick x Brick with JCSU Women's Basketball. A feature documentary…...

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hbcugameday. com > 04/08/2026 > cardi-b-course-is-coming-to-this-hbcu

Cardi B course is coming to this HBCU

12+ hour, 28+ min ago  (359+ words) Howard University is bringing hip-hop culture into the classroom in a new way. The HBCU will introduce a three-credit elective course centered on rapper Cardi B, examining her music, brand, and cultural impact as part of a broader study of…...

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hbcugameday. com > 04/08/2026 > nolan-smith-inks-extension-after-historic-season

Nolan Smith inks extension after historic season

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (342+ words) NASHVILLE" Tennessee State University and head men's basketball coach Nolan Smith have agreed to a contract extension. Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen announced on Tuesday that will keep him leading the Tigers through the 2031 season. The extension reflects the…...

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hbcugameday. com > 04/08/2026 > a-23-year-old-howard-grad-comes-up-short-in-mayoral-election

A 23 year old Howard grad comes up short in Mayoral election

20+ hour, 23+ min ago  (197+ words) BOWIE, Md. " Rebecca Pearce, a 23-year-old Howard University graduate and HBCU alumna, was among nine candidates in Bowie's recent mayoral special election, which was ultimately won by Michael Esteve. Pearce, the youngest candidate in the race, received 532 votes (8. 04%), finishing fourth in…...

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hbcugameday. com > 04/08/2026 > lsu-baseball-a-top-25-squad-loses-to-hbcu

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1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (10+ words) LSU baseball, a top 25 squad, loses to HBCU'HBCU Gameday...

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hbcugameday. com > 04/07/2026 > hbcu-targets-coach-from-rival

WSSU expected to hire HBCU rival for MBB coaching job

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (397+ words) Winston-Salem State appears ready to hire an HBCU rival, as Virginia Union's Jay Butler is reportedly the choice for its head basketball job. Multiple sources have indicated that Butler is WSSU's choice to replace Corey Thompson. HBCU Gameday's attempts to…...

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hbcugameday. com > 04/06/2026 > hbcu-alum-could-become-youngest-mayor-ever-in-bowie-md

HBCU alum could become youngest mayor ever in Bowie, MD

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (356+ words) Rebecca Pearce, a 23-year-old HBCU alumna, has entered the race for mayor of Bowie, Maryland becoming the youngest candidate seeking the office. Pearce is a graduate of Howard University. Pearce announced her candidacy in late February ahead of a special…...

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hbcugameday. com > 04/07/2026 > transfer-portal-draws-top-hbcu-talent-again

Transfer portal draws top HBCU talent again

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (720+ words) The NCAA Transfer Portal era has reshaped college hoops, and as April 7, 2026 approaches, the shift feels more dramatic than ever. The NCAA scheduled the Division I men's basketball Transfer Portal window to open after the national championship game. Still, the…...