ESPN’s First Take was broadcasting live from Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, promoting the 2025 Magic City Classic presented by Amazon , and Cam Newton provided a moment sports fans are unlikely to forget.

The scene unfolded during a segment where the Alabama State and Alabama A&M mascots raced in a 40-yard dash. Following the Alabama State Hornet mascot’s victory, Newton joined the celebration on the field. The seemingly harmless fun took an unexpected turn when the Alabama A&M Bulldog mascot became tangled up with Newton. Newton oddly slapped the mascot, and they started shoving a little bit.

As Newton bent down—his hat having been knocked off—the Bulldog mascot appeared to lean in, possibly to assist or play up the interaction. Newton quickly reacted by pushing the mascot awa

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