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Trey McBride is not mincing words ahead of Arizona's matchup with Seattle. The Cardinals tight end called out the Seahawks defense directly, saying they're, quote, a bunch of s-h-i-t talkers. That kind of bulletin board material cuts both ways, but McBride's confidence is real and the Cardinals offense has the firepower to back it up.
Shifting to the pitch, Italy's World Cup qualification nightmare continues. For the third consecutive tournament, the Azzurri will not be on the world stage. It has been two decades since an Italian lifted the trophy, and the soul-searching inside Italian football is growing louder by the day. A Juventus resurgence may be the spark the national program desperately needs.
And some grim news off the field. Calais Campbell, the veteran NFL defensive lineman, is dealing with an unimaginable personal tragedy. His brother has been charged with murder in connection with the death of their mother. Campbell has yet to make a public statement, and the entire football community is holding this family in its thoughts during an incredibly painful time.
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