Gun import Jerome Randle has led the Adelaide 36ers to a nail-biting first win of the NBL season, defeating Melbourne United 87-79 in Melbourne.Randle nabbed 30 points and gathered five assists in an enthralling duel with United playmaker Cedric Jackson.The 36ers led by 15 points at the final break and looked to have the game wrapped up but Melbourne fought back and with less than two minutes remaining on the clock, forward Todd Blanchfield drained a clutch three-pointer to bring the lead back to four points.But United couldnt capitalise and the calm hand of captain Mitch Creek guided the 36ers to an eight-point win.There was little separating the two sides in a fast-paced opening half, with Randle and big-man Matt Hodgson working the pick-and-roll to good effect.With Uniteds 206cm starting forward Majok Majok benched after picking up early fouls, 36ers big men Daniel Johnson and Hodgson gained the advantage on the boards.Johnson had 17 points to go with his seven rebounds, while centre Eric Jacobsen chipped in 11 points.But it was Randle who proved the difference, the 175cm point guard scoring 18 of his 30 points in an outstanding first half.The NBLs leading scorer last season, Randles explosive speed and supreme ball-handling ability allowed him to drive to the basket time and again.Randle went bucket for bucket with Jackson in the final term but was benched in the closing minutes after picking up his fifth foul.Jackson drained 15 points and gathered seven assists for Melbourne, while star shooting guard Chris Goulding managed just 10 points on 3-15 shooting.The loss leaves Melbourne 0-2 after the first round of the season ahead of a rematch against the 36ers in Adelaide on Friday.Coach Dean Demopoulos said his sides poor shooting performance - converting 37 per cent of their shots compared to Adelaides 48 per cent - had prevented them from gaining the ascendancy.Its hard to play defence when youre missing that many shots, he said.Can we do better there? I think so, for sure. Overall, the approach was the way weve trained. I want my guys taking those shots when theyre open and if they dont take them, theyre coming out.Adelaide coach Joey Wright said the 36ers had drastically improved their defensive effort after being smashed by Illawarra in their opening game.We got down and defended. They took a tough shot every single shot, he said.Our group challenged everyone to be a better defender, whereas before it was just an individual thing. Thats what its going to take with this young group. Nacer Chadli Belgium Jersey . LOUIS -- Rookie Tavon Austin has missed another day of practice, lessening the odds hell be ready for the St. Mousa Dembele Belgium Jersey . No. 13-seeded John Isner and No. 21 Philipp Kohlschreiber were among six players who dropped out of the tournament on Tuesday, joining No. 12 seed Tommy Haas and two other players who withdrew on Monday. http://www.belgiumsoccerpro.com/Jan-Vertonghen-Belgium-Jersey/ .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. Thibaut Courtois Jersey . Cuban testified Thursday that he was upset when the companys CEO told him news that would reduce the value of his shares, for which hed paid $7.5 million. But he said he did nothing improper when he sold those shares over the next two days. Leander Dendoncker Belgium Jersey . PAUL, Minn. The Miami Hurricanes permanently dismissed defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad and linebacker Jermaine Grace from the team Saturday for NCAA rules violations, the school said in a statement.Both were projected starters and had been under investigation for their ties to a local luxury rental car agency.In a statement, the university said it arrived at the decision after outside consultation, including discussions with the NCAA enforcement staff, but would continue the players financial aid through graduation.As no staff members or boosters were involved in the violations, the program will not be subject to sanctions and, at this time, the University deems this matter closed, the statement said.Muhammad, a redshirt juniior, had his share of issues during his Miami career, serving a suspension for all of 2014 because of an off-campus fight.dddddddddddd He also was suspended for the season opener last year for team rules violation. Grace, a senior, started 10 games last season and finished third on the team with 79 tackles.Another player implicated in the allegations, linebacker Juwon Young, had been suspended indefinitely and opted to leave the team. He signed with Marshall.Receiver Stacy Coley has also been a part of the schools investigation, but theres no word yet on whether he will face punishment. ' ' '
