CHICAGO - The family of Stan Mikita said Friday that the Chicago Blackhawks Hall of Famer has been diagnosed with a suspected brain disorder and is facing some serious health issues.He is currently under the care of compassionate and understanding care givers, his family said in a statement. They offered no other information on Mikitas condition other than noting that he may suffer from Lewy body dementia.Mikita, 74, played his entire 22-season career for the Chicago Blackhawks from 1958 to 1980 and was on the Blackhawks team with Bobby Hull that won the Stanley Cup in 1961. He is the franchises all-time leader in games played, points and assists and is second in goals.Mikita was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983 and has been a Blackhawks team ambassador since 2007. Mikita was at a ceremony in 2011 when the Blackhawks unveiled bronze statues of him and Hull outside the United Center. In 1980, Mikitas No. 21 was the first ever retired by the Blackhawks.We are thinking of Stan and his family at this difficult time and wish him well, the team said in a statement.Born in Czecheslovakia in 1940, Mikita moved to St. Catharines, Ont., at a young age and even played junior hockey there.He played two games for Canada at the 1972 Summit Series.Lewy body dementia is a progressive disease that causes problems with thinking, movement, behaviour and mood. Its associated with abnormal protein deposits in the brain called Lewy bodies. Theres no known cure, but people can live with the disease for a number of years. How quickly symptoms develop varies from person to person.The family of Stan Mikita truly appreciates the support he has received over the many years he has played, worked and lived in the Chicago area, they said in the statement. They hope the fans will keep him in their thoughts and prayers and respect his privacy during this difficult time.———With files from The Canadian Press. Custom Detroit Tigers Nike Jerseys . -- Canadian Erik Bedard pitched into the fifth inning in his bid to win a spot in Tampa Bays rotation, helping the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 on Saturday. Custom Chicago White Sox Nike Jerseys . Hamilton signed offensive linemen Mike Filer, Joel Reinders, Landon Rice and Carson Rockhill. https://www.custombaseballnikejerseys.co...os-nike-jerseys. -- Ben Bishop had a milestone game against one of the NHLs greatest goalies. Custom New York Yankees Nike Jerseys . Adam LaRoche will take that. "I like our position in the standings and I like how our team is playing," LaRoche said after Washington swept a day-night doubleheader from the Cubs on Saturday. Custom Milwaukee Brewers Nike Jerseys . I suppose Sternberg has earned the right to speak out since his Rays, despite one of the lowest payrolls in the Majors at $58 million, are entering the final weekend of the regular season holding down the first Wild Card spot in the American League, one game ahead of Cleveland and two up on Texas.LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears are sticking with a 4-3 scheme on defence. The team confirmed it is not changing fronts in a story published on its website Tuesday. Chicago allowed the most points and yards in franchise history last season. General manager Phil Emery says his priority is to add playmakers on defencee.dddddddddddd He also explained the decision to bring back defensive co-ordinator Mel Tucker for a second season, saying the Bears went through an "extensive process" and determined he "possesses the necessary skills, personality subset, character, patience and passion to be that guy." ' ' '