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1. Yankees' losing streak hits nine, longest since 1982

• The New York Yankees extended their losing streak to nine games, their first such streak in 41 years, by losing 2-1 to the Washington Nationals after a go-ahead homer by CJ Abrams in the eighth inning.

• This losing streak is the Yankees' longest since September 1982, and they've been outscored 53-20 during this period.

• Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the team's frustration but emphasized the need to keep fighting through the tough situation.

• CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning off Tommy Kahnle, breaking a 1-1 tie.

• The Nationals secured their 13th win in 19 games, and manager Dave Martinez signed a new two-year contract prior to the game.

2. Ex-USC star Reggie Bush to file defamation lawsuit against NCAA

• Former USC running back Reggie Bush plans to file a defamation lawsuit against the NCAA based on a statement issued by the NCAA that he claims maliciously attacked his character.

• The lawsuit is centered on the NCAA's statement, which was widely reported in the media, and is said to have substantially and irreparably damaged Bush's reputation.

• The statement in question was made by an NCAA spokesperson in response to inquiries about the possibility of restoring Bush's records and participation after changes to name, image, and likeness rules.

• Bush's legal action is connected to his efforts to have his 2005 Heisman Trophy reinstated, which he forfeited in 2010 due to an investigation that found he and his family accepted extra benefits during his time as a student-athlete.

• The defamation lawsuit is intended to address the NCAA's statement, which Bush's lawyers claim is false and offensive, as it implied he was involved in a "pay-for-play arrangement" that never occurred.

3. NBPA filing grievance, says James Harden didn't violate rules

• The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) plans to file a grievance contesting the NBA's $100,000 fine imposed on James Harden for public comments expressing his displeasure about not being traded by the Philadelphia 76ers.

• The NBPA disagrees with the league's decision to discipline Harden for violating the rule against public trade demands and intends to have the matter heard by an arbitrator.

• The NBA fined Harden after investigating comments he made on a promotional tour in China and in an interview with a Houston television station, claiming he wouldn't perform his contractual services unless traded to another team.

• The NBA announced a new rule that subjects players and agents to discipline if they make public or private comments indicating they won't fulfill their contractual obligations in the event of a trade.

• Harden criticized 76ers president Daryl Morey for not trading him during his appearance in China and later expressed in an interview that his relationship with Philadelphia was "beyond repair," leading to his fine and the NBPA's intention to dispute it.

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