Magic City Classic 2020 Postponed Because of COVID-19 concerns

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Magic City Classic 2020 Postponed Because of COVID-19 concerns

The Birmingham Times The annual Magic City Classic football game between Alabama State University and Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical has been postponed this year following concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. On Monday, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced the postponement of all scheduled fall contests along with SWAC championships and the Classic, held […]

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