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KARUIZAWA, Japan -- SMU junior Bryson DeChambeau birdied the final hole and Canadian playing partner Corey Conners closed with a bogey to give the United States a two-stroke victory Saturday in the World Amateur Team Championship. The United States won the Eisenhower Trophy for the record 15th time in the biennial event, successfully defending its 2012 title in Turkey. DeChambeau hit a 110-yard wedge shot to 9 feet to set up his birdie on the par-4 18th. "I knew where we stood when I was on the 18th tee box and I knew that I needed a birdie on the last," DeChambeau said. "I striped my drive and hit a wedge in there and nailed that nine-footer. I said that I needed to make birdie and I went out and made birdie" Conners three-putted from 35 feet from the back collar. "I didnt know about the scores and I wasnt sure if his would be counting or not," Conners said. "There was never a doubt that he was going to make it. It was a pretty nice looking putt." Spains Jon Rahm broke Jack Nicklaus individual record, closing with a 5-under 67 on Karuizawa 72 Golf Easts Iriyama Course for a 23-under 263 total. Nicklaus finished at 269 in 1960 at Merion in Pennsylvania. "Im about ready to cry right now because, honestly, Jack Nicklaus is a hero," said Rahm, a junior at Arizona State. "I cant really explain how good it feels to beat his record. Its just unbelievable." DeChambeau, from Clovis, California, had a 73 in the final group, and Virginia senior Denny McCarthy added a 64 to give the United States a record 38-under 534 total. Texas sophomore Beau Hossler shot 75, with only the top two scores counting in the team total. "It was very exciting right down to the last putt," U.S. captain Jim Hyler said. "Im so thrilled for these three young men. They played really hard all four days. We had different people count each day and it is a team event and I think the way it worked out for us really highlights what a great team event it is." The U.S. broke the record of 554 set by the Netherlands in 2006 in South Africa. "Theres personal achievements that weve all had but its in a different league to play for your country and represent your country well," said Hossler, from Mission Viejo, California. "Were very proud of what weve done this week. Denny and Bryson played incredibly these last two days and for me to reap the benefits of that is nice. I struggled today." On Friday, DeChambeau had a tournament-record 10-under 61 on the Oshitate Course to help the Americans take a three-stroke lead into the final round. Canada, six shots back entering the day, tied for the lead with a two-stroke swing on 18 in the third-to-last group. Barry Universitys Adam Svensson made a birdie for Canada, and McCarthy had a bogey for the U.S. McCarthy played the first eight holes in 8 under with an eagle, six birdies and a par. He broke the tournament nine-hole record at 8-under 28. "I knew my score was counting for sure so my game plan on the back nine was to not do anything stupid or crazy and not drop any shots," said McCarthy, from Rockville, Maryland. "At the same time, I still needed to be aggressive and give myself chances because he (Svensson) was making birdies and I knew he was going to count for Canada." Svensson finished with a 65. Conners, the U.S. Amateur runner-up, added a 68, and former Kent State teammate Taylor Pendrith had a 70. "We fought back really hard," Canadian captain Graham Hill said. "We knew that we were going to have to play well to have a chance and we played great and brought it right to the last hole. Obviously, it didnt work out the way that we wanted, but were really proud of the guys for the way they played and the way they handled themselves." Spain was third at 35 under. Cheap Diamondbacks Jerseys Authentic .C. -- Only two Syracuse teams have won their first 20 games, and C. Cheap Arizona Diamondbacks Jerseys . 1. 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Watt be the NFLs Most Valuable Player?Many who are paid to find ways to slow down the overpowering defensive end for the Houston Texans say yes.Id vote for him, Cincinnati offensive co-ordinator Hue Jackson said. Ive never had a game in my coaching career when I basically had to plan to run one way all day, and he forced me to do that. Even running away from him, he made plays.No defensive player has won the MVP since Lawrence Taylor in 1986, joining Alan Page in 1971 as the only defenders to pick up the honour. Only quarterbacks and running backs have won since Taylor had 20 1/2 sacks for the Giants in 1986 to win it.Colts coach Chuck Pagano has had to plan for Watt twice this season, and perhaps Watts best game this year came against Indianapolis in Week 6. Watt had two sacks, swatted down three passes and returned a fumble by Andrew Luck 45 yards for a touchdown.Hes a nightmare, Pagano said. Its like a scary movie ... hes near unblockable. And his motor never stops. Hes got great instincts, a great skill set, what can you say? Hed get my vote for MVP right now.Watt leads the NFL with 25 tackles for losses and 47 quarterbacks hits. His 17 1/2 sacks are second most in the NFL and he needs 2 1/2 to become the first player in NFL history with at least 20 sacks in two seasons. He leads the NFL with five fumble recoveries and is the first player since Bill Golding in 1948 to have three offensive touchdowns and two touchdowns on takeaways in a season.Scott Linehan, the passing game co-ordinator and play caller for the Cowboys, said you cant stop Watt, but the focus is to keep him from wrecking the game. He doesnt see why Watt shouldnt win MVP.Its hard to argue against it, Linehan said. I dont vote for that stuff so my vote doesnt count. But the things hes done are so rare. I think rare things make people MVP candidates.The 25-year-old, in his fourth NFL season, has sparked a Houston defence that leads the NFL with a franchise-record 34 takeaways this season.Some can be attributed to his pressure or sometimes interceptions come from tips and overthrows, and hes got his hand on the ball quite a few times, Jacksonville coach Gus Bradley said. Hes just a guy that I think really elevates everybody around him.Another highlight for Watt came in a win over Buffalo when he got both of his oversized hands on a pass thrown by E.J. Manuel, batted it down and intercepted it before running 80 yards for a touchdown.And his contributions arent just limited to defence.dddddddddddd. The 6-foot-5, 289-pound Watt, who started his college career as a tight end, has caught three touchdown passes for the Texans, who host Jacksonville on Sunday and are still in the playoff hunt. Watt practices one-handed catches during the week and in pregame, but puts both hands on the ball when hes grabbing TD passes.He looks like (Rob) Gronkowski out there right now running, Pagano said, comparing him to New Englands Pro Bowl tight end. The catch he made from the fullback spot in the flat was phenomenal.The Texans, of course, are impressed with Watts work, but coach Bill OBrien isnt doing any campaigning for the award.I understand the question, but I could care less about the MVP, OBrien said when asked if he should win it. I really could. I know that he could care less about it, too. I think its about the team.That doesnt mean Watt doesnt enjoy hearing coaches say he should win it.Its special, he said. Its very humbling to hear that from other coaches and players around the league, because those are the guys that you work hard to earn the respect from. ... Theyve seen you, and they know what theyre talking about, so those are the guys that youd really like to have the respect of.Some in the NFL dont like that defensive players are rarely in the conversation for MVP. Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Luck and Dallas running back DeMarco Murray are other top contenders to win this years award. None plays defence.Pagano would argue that Watts importance to the Texans is as high as that of any quarterback.Like a quarterback touches the ball every single play, J.J. affects the game that way, Pagano said. I know he doesnt play that position. You normally dont see it from a position at the defensive line, but hes as good as or better than anybody thats ever played on that side of the football.Watt also plays on special teams, using his huge mitts to get in the face of kickers and punters, and he blocked an extra point attempt in a win over Washington in September.With everything he does Jackson believes Watt is the epitome of an MVP.You take him off that football team, thats a different football team, Jackson said. The fact hes out there playing gives them a chance to win every football game.___AP Sports Writers Joe Kay, Michael Marot and Schuyler Dixon contributed to this report.___Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '