HOUSTON -- Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan rejoined the Houston Astros on Tuesday as an executive adviser. Anthony Barr Jersey . Ryan worked as a special assistant to the general manager in Houston from 2004 until he became president of the Texas Rangers in 2008. He added CEO to his title with the Rangers in 2011 and remained in that position until he stepped down in October. Ryan will serve as an adviser to owner Jim Crane, general manager Jeff Luhnow and his son and president of business operations Reid Ryan. "Im very excited to be back with the Astros," the elder Ryan said in a statement. "Im happy to assist Jim, Jeff and Reid in any way I can. The Astros have a solid foundation with a strong farm system. I think the future is bright for Houston and Im looking forward to my involvement." The Astros have lost more than 100 games in each of the last three seasons, but their minor league system has been ranked among the best in baseball this off-season. Crane is glad to have Ryan back in Houston after his time with the Rangers. "We will use his experience, expertise and knowledge to improve the Astros in all areas," Crane said. "He will be an integral part of our management team. Nolan wants to be a part of our success moving forward." Ryan, who played for the Astros for nine seasons, is major league baseballs career strikeout leader and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1999. "Nolan Ryans experience and insights will help us on the baseball side -- both in terms of decision-making and in maximizing the productivity of our players," Luhnow said. "Im fortunate as a general manager to get advice and guidance from great former players and Astros -- Craig Biggio, Roger Clemens and now Nolan Ryan." Ryan won 324 games and set records for strikeouts (5,714) and no-hitters (seven) in a 27-year major league career. He signed with the Astros in 1980 and helped them to their first post-season appearance that year and back to the playoffs in 1981 and 1986. Reid Ryan joined the Astros last season and is looking forward to working with his father. "The opportunity to work with my father is very special," he said. "Hes had success in baseball on many levels and will be a great addition to our organization." The team said Nolan Ryan will join the team at spring training in the next few weeks. Mike Remmers Jersey . -- The Guelph Storm are moving on to the Western Conference final after defeating the London Knights 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League playoff action. Cheap Vikings Gear . She still remembers the massive roar of the home crowd when the Canadians walked out on the pitch before 47,784 fans at Commonwealth Stadium in 2002. Lang expects a similar reception for the Canadian team as the host nation at this years tournament, which begins Tuesday. http://www.vikingsauthenticshop.com/Vikings-Andrew-Sendejo-Draft-Jersey/ . The Bruins forward has been fined $5,000 by the National Hockey League for spearing Red Wings defenceman Danny DeKeyser in the groin.Andy Murray booked a quarter-final showdown with Kyle Edmund at the China Open following a 6-2 6-1 victory over Andrey Kuznetsov. Edmund beat Roberto Bautista Agut earlier in the day to book his place in the last eight having qualified for the tournament over the weekend, and Murray ensured they will meet for a second time this season with a straight sets victory over Kuznetsov.Murray beat Edmund in three sets on his way to the title at Queens Club in the summer and the Davis Cup team-mates will go head-to head for a place in the Beijing semi-finals, where the winner will face either Alexander Zverev or David Ferrer. Murray raced through his clash with world No 48 Kuznetsov, who did not win a game on his own serve.Murray lost just three games as he showed he is moving back to form and fitness after a break following a long and successful summer that saw him claim Olympic gold and a second Wimbledon title.Despite a couple of breaks of serve from Kuznetsov, the world No 2 came through the first set with little trouble. On both occasions Kuznetsov made a breakthrough on the Murray serve, but the Scot was able to break back immediately to retain a hold of the contest before running away with the match in the second. Jaleel Johnson Jersey. . Edmund into Beijing last eight Kyle Edmund beats Roberto Bautista Agut at China Open Murray kicked off the second set in dominant fashion, holding serve comfortably before breaking the Russian in his opening service game to take a 2-0 lead.Kuznetsov hit back with an immediate break of his own but a third successive break in the set ensured Murray regained the initiative and also meant that after six service games, Kuznetsov had yet to win a game on his own serve.The pattern continued with a routine hold for Murray followed by yet another break of the Russians serve to put the world No 2 on the brink and he wrapped it up with a dominant hold to ease to victory in one hour and 15 minutes.You can watch Murray v Edmund as part of Sky Sports China Open coverage on Sky Sports 1 from 7am on Thursday morning. 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