Jai Lucas, Miami finalize agreement to make him Hurricanes’ coach, AP source says

Jai Lucas and Miami have finalized the contract that makes him the school's new men's basketball coach, nearly two weeks after they struck preliminary agreement on a deal, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday. Lucas will be introduced to the Miami community on Monday, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side revealed any details publicly. Lucas is expected to begin a five-year contract.

Dolphins players pull out of NRL clash to stay in Brisbane as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears

  • Kodi Nikorima and Mark Nicholls withdraw to stay close to family
  • Kenny Bromwich also pulls out from facing Rabbitohs in Sydney

Dolphins duo Kodi Nikorima and Mark Nicholls have withdrawn from the clash with South Sydney as Cyclone Alfred makes a beeline for the southern Queensland coast.

Kenny Bromwich, who was slated to be 18th man, has also pulled out of Friday night’s clash in Sydney. Sean O’Sullivan comes into the side to replace Nikorima while prop Josh Kerr is on the bench in place of Nicholls.

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