Miami Hurricanes’ overhauled secondary starting to jell in spring camp

CORAL GABLES — It would be understandable if members of the Hurricanes’ secondary wore nametags for the first few practices. Five defensive backs arrived via the transfer portal, and three freshmen arrived this spring after signing in December. All of them are learning a new defense from first-year coordinator Corey Hetherman, and they are getting direct instruction from two new coaches: Zac …

Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten half-century helps Punjab beat Lucknow by 8 wickets

Shreyas Iyer hit his second straight half-century for the Punjab Kings on Tuesday in an eight-wicket win over the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. The Punjab captain scored 52 not out off 30 balls, including three fours and four sixes, helping his team to victory with 22 balls to spare. Punjab finished with 177-2 in 16.2 overs, after Lucknow was restricted to 171-7 in 20 overs.

World Series champ, 2-time All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn says he’s retiring

World Series champion and two-time All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn is retiring from Major League Baseball. Lynn announced his decision Tuesday on the “Dymin in the Rough” podcast. The right-hander was 143-99 in his career with the Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Texas, Minnesota, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.