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Former USC football assistant Todd McNair, NCAA settle defamation lawsuit

By Mark Schlabach and Kyle Bonagura, ESPN: The NCAA has settled a defamation suit filed by former USC football assistant coach Todd McNair, whom it accused of violating ethical conduct rules during its investigation into whether former Trojans star Reggie Bush and his family received improper benefits while playing in college, the sides announced on Monday.

than a decade after McNair sued the NCAA in a California court, alleging NCAA officials “arbitrarily and capriciously decided to ruin [his] career to further their own agenda.” He sought damages for libel, slander, breach of contract and negligence.

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