One charity spot left for Greatest Scramble

One charity spot left for Greatest Scramble

YOUNGSTOWN

The Greatest Golfer of the Valley has room for one more charitable scramble to add to its 2015 lineup.

In two years thus far, the Greatest Scramble has proven to benefit events because:

• Superior Beverage donates $300 in prizes to your event.

• Your event enjoys premium promotion as part of The Vindicator’s successful five-county Greatest Golfer franchise.

• Your event and your host course draw more players as they seek to get a chance to compete to be the Valley’s Greatest team.

If interested, email vindygreatest@vindy.com.

Baseball Old-timers will meet Thursday

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown Baseball Old-Timers will meet on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Kramer Field Clubhouse on Bears Den Road.

Montador’s brain linked to trauma

TORONTO

Former NHL defenseman Steve Montador had a degenerative brain disease that has been linked to repeated blows to the head, according to researchers who autopsied his brain.

Montador died in February at age 35 of an undisclosed cause. He had multiple concussions during his career with six NHL teams and had been exhibiting signs of a possible brain disorder, including depression, memory problems and erratic behavior.

His brain was donated to the Canadian Sports Concussion Project at Toronto’s Krembil Neuroscience Center for analysis. Dr. Charles Tator said Tuesday that Montador’s brain had widespread deposits of an abnormal protein that is a marker for CTE.

Montador’s family said they plan to sue the NHL. A statement on their lawyer’s website said “the finding of widespread CTE in Steven’s brain helps us all better understand that his brain was ravaged by disease and he was unable to control it.”

The NHL said in a statement that the league’s “thoughts, condolences and prayers remain with Steve’s family and friends.”

Montador played for Calgary, Florida, Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo and Chicago.

Eichel’s overtime goal beats Slovakia

PRAGUE

Jack Eichel scored on a wrist shot with 28 seconds left in overtime to give the United States a 5-4 victory over Slovakia at the hockey world championship on Tuesday.

The Americans finished first in Group B with six wins and one loss.

The result means the U.S. will meet Switzerland in the quarterfinals.

“It was great to get the goal there,” said the 18-year-old Eichel, who is expected to be the No. 2 pick in the NHL draft next month.

“It’s good for us to win our bracket and be able to control our own destiny.”

The U.S. blew a 3-0 lead after goals by Ben Smith, Seth Jones and Anders Lee.

Marian Gaborik, Adam Janosik, Vladimir Dravecky and Milan Bartovic put Slovakia ahead before Charlie Coyle tied the game at 4-4 with 52 seconds remaining in the second period.

The Canadians wrapped up the group stage by routing Austria 10-1, getting two goals and two assists apiece from Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene and Dallas Stars forward Jason Spezza.

Pacquiao returns to Manila

MANILA, Philippines

Manny Pacquiao has returned home to the Philippines nursing the wound from surgery on his right shoulder and still a hero to his Filipino fans despite his loss Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Pacquiao says he will focus on recovering from the shoulder injury and his duties as congressman and family man while considering a rematch or retirement. He has said he suffered the shoulder injury during training for the May 2 fight.

Staff/wire report