pion and three-time defending world all-around champion gymnast Simone Biles threw out the ceremonial first pitch. But it was far from an average throw. The 19-year-old, who is

The Denver Nuggets have settled on a general manager. Now, they can concentrate on finding a new coach. The team announced Monday that Tim Connelly will take over for Masai Ujiri, who left to become general manager of the Toronto Raptors. Connellys official title with the team will be executive vice-president of basketball operations. Connelly is considered a rising front office talent, much like Ujiri when he first joined the Nuggets. The 36-year-old Connelly has been serving as the assistant GM with the New Orleans Pelicans since 2010, with his responsibilities including draft preparation, trade negotiations and player contracts. "We are extremely excited to have Tim join the Denver Nuggets organization," team President Josh Kroenke said in a statement. "He comes from a great basketball background, possesses an incredibly strong work ethic and is a wonderful person. His passion and energy for the game of basketball are contagious and I am confident that he will be a great fit with us in Denver." His first order of business with the Nuggets will be finding a replacement for George Karl after the longtime coach was fired nearly two weeks ago. Former Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins is expected to interview for the Nuggets vacant job and Indiana Pacers assistant Brian Shaw remains a hot commodity as well. The coach that Denver ultimately lures to the bench may play a big role in bringing back Andre Iguodala, whos expected to opt out of his $16 million contract for next season and test free agency this summer. The loss of Iguodala, the teams top defender, could be a blow to a team that won a franchise-most 57 games during the regular season only to bow out in the first round yet again as the Nuggets lost to Golden State. The Nuggets already will be without Danilo Gallinari for the start of next season as the Italian forward recovers from an ACL injury. "I am looking forward to building on the strong foundation that has already been established in Denver," Connelly said. Before joining the Pelicans, Connelly spent a decade with the Washington Wizards, where he was in charge of scouting, salary cap and player evaluations. He travelled all over the world looking for players and has worked with various international programs to help grow the game, including the NBAs "Basketball Without Borders" program. "Tim did a great job for us and we wish him all the best in Denver," Pelicans GM Dell Demps said. Peter DAlessandro was believed to be a candidate for the general manager position after working closely with Ujiri in Denver, but DAlessandro left last week to become GM with the Sacramento Kings. Its been a tumultuous off-season for the Nuggets, whove had to replace the NBAs top executive and coach of the year. Karl had one year left on his contract and wanted an extension that Kroenke wasnt prepared to give him. Karls dismissal came less than a week after Ujiri left the Nuggets to take over in Toronto. Ujiri was responsible for orchestrating the Carmelo Anthony trade to New York and assembled a relatively starless roster that still managed to become a formidable challenger in the competitive Western Conference.Nike Vapor Max Plus Nike Vapormax Plus Orange . Sulaiman, 44, was chosen unanimously Tuesday in a vote by the leadership, the World Boxing Council said. Sulaiman becomes the sixth president of the organization. http://www.vapormaxplus.com/ . Aduriz headed home Markel Susaetas cross in the sixth minute to open the scoring at San Mames Stadium. 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Its a good sight to see as hes developing.McCullers struck out 10 in seven strong innings and George Springer homered for the second straight day to give Houston a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners.McCullers (4-2), who missed his previous turn with a blister on his right index finger, allowed five hits and one run while matching his season high for strikeouts. Luke Gregerson pitched a perfect eighth and Will Harris did the same in the ninth for his eighth save.Dae-Ho Lee had an RBI single for the Mariners, whose four-game winning streak was snapped.Seattle came up empty twice after having a runner on third with no outs.The first time came when Leonys Martin hit a leadoff triple before Seth Smith struck out. McCullers then struck out Robinson Cano, but the ball got away from catcher Jason Castro and Martin broke for home. McCullers covered and took the short toss from Castro to tag out Martin at the plate.Springer got things going for the Astros with a double in the first before a single by Marwin Gonzalez. Carlos Correa drew a walk to load the bases with one out before the Astros took a 1-0 lead on a sacrifice fly by Luis Valbuena.Kyle Seager hit a ground-rule double with one out in the second and the Mariners tied it on the single by Lee. McCullers settled in after that, retiring the next 14 in a row. He struck out eight in that span, including the side in the third.The Mariners didnt have another baserunner until Cano singled to start the seventh. A walk by Nelson Cruz followed by a single from Seager loaded the bases. Seattle missed another scoring opportunity when Lee grounded into a double play before McCullers retired Adam Lind to end the inning and his day.I got into a situation where the count was in my favor so I threw a pitch tthat he was either going to strike out on or hit a ball on the ground, and I was lucky that it came back to me, McCullers said.ddddddddddddThat was huge, and that was the game right there, 2-1. You pitch the whole game to face two or three batters and I came out on top that time.Seattle manager Scott Servais lamented his teams missed opportunities.I thought we had them on the ropes there in the seventh inning, bases loaded and nobody out, he said. Unfortunately, we didnt get it done. But McCullers had really good stuff. Probably one of the better breaking balls weve seen all year.Springer doubled and scored in the first inning. There were two outs in the fifth when he launched his 19th home run to left-center field to make it 2-1.Seattle starter Wade Miley (6-5) yielded seven hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings for his third straight loss.Smith went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts, ending a streak of four straight games with a homer.TRAINERS ROOMMariners: RHP Felix Hernandez will throw a simulated game Wednesday. Servais said Hernandez will throw 45 pitches. Hernandez has been on the disabled list with a strained right calf since June 1.FLIP AND PITCHFour-time defending national champion and three-time defending world all-around champion gymnast Simone Biles threw out the ceremonial first pitch. But it was far from an average throw. The 19-year-old, who is from nearby Spring, Texas, flipped toward the mound before launching a high throw to pitcher Scott Feldman. Biles was relieved that it went well and glad she didnt become part of a blooper reel.UP NEXTMariners: Taijuan Walker (4-6, 3.29 ERA) starts for Seattle on Tuesday. Walker is 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA and 23 strikeouts in his last four starts.Astros: Dallas Keuchel (5-9, 5.13 ERA) is scheduled to start Tuesday. Last years AL Cy Young Award winner, who has struggled this season, has won two games in a row for the first time this year and is looking for his first win at home since April 15. ' ' '