NBA players support return
A person familiar with the results of a poll of NBA players taken by their union says there would be “overwhelming” support for any plan that has this season resuming in a safe way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The poll conducted by the National Basketball Players Association was informal but gave a clear sense that players would like to not only get to the playoffs but also resume at least some of the regular season, according to the person who shared details with The Associated Press on Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because it was not to be detailed publicly.
The exact results of the poll were unknown, and the methodology behind the poll – including how many players participated – was unclear.
There are numerous hurdles to clear to get games back, the need for testing of players and staff when play resumes among them.
HOCKEY
Goaltenders Troy Grosenick and Connor Ingram of the Milwaukee Admirals are the recipients of the American Hockey League’s Harry “Hap” Holmes Memorial Award for the 2019-20 season. given to the league’s top netminders with at least 25 games played.
The Admirals allowed an average of 2.24 goals per game in 2019-20 while posting a league-best record of 41-14-5-3 (90 points, .714).
Grosenick, from Brookfield, went 20-9-3 with a 2.29 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage and two shutouts.
Ingram was 21-5-5 and ranked third in the AHL in both goals-against average (1.92) and save percentage (.933) while also posting two shutouts. He was an AHL all-star.
COLLEGE TENNIS
Marquette University women’s tennis coach Jody Bronson is retiring, effective June 18.
Bronson recently completed her 35th season with the program and was the longest-tenured varsity head coach ever at Marquette.
“I want to thank Jody on behalf of the entire University for her 35 years of service to Marquette,” athletic director Bill Scholl said Monday. “She has been a tremendous ambassador for the department and her dedication to the program has, and will continue to, leave a lasting impact.”
Bronson was hired prior the the 1985-86 season and has led the program to 440 victories, three conference championships and three NCAA tournament appearances.