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MELBOURNE, Australia -- Adam Scott successfully defended his Australian Masters title for his second victory in two weeks, scrambling Sunday for an even-par 71 and a two-shot victory over Matt Kuchar at wind-swept Royal Melbourne. Scott won the Australian PGA last week in his first event in Australia since winning the U.S. Masters in April. American Matt Kuchar, ahead by two strokes with four to play and even with Scott with one to go, double-bogeyed the 18th after taking two shots to get out of a bunker. Kuchar had a 68 to finish second. Vijay Singh, one of four players tied for second at the start of play, finished third after a 71, four behind playing partner Scott. The 50-year-old Fijian was attempting to win for the first time since 2008. Scott, who finished at 14-under 270, began the day with a comfortable lead, lost it on the back nine, then wrestled it back. He will now try to win the so-called Australian Triple Crown at the Australian Open at Royal Sydney in two weeks. Before that, he will partner Jason Day for Australia at the World Cup next week, again at Royal Melbourne. Kuchar took the lead when Scott made a double bogey on the 14th as he dealt with a plugged lie in a bunker, while Kuchar in the preceding group made a birdie at the 15th. The situation was reversed a hole later when Scott also birdied the 15th and the American bogeyed the 16th. Scott had led by four strokes at the start of the round and by five shots late on the front nine. His faltering on the back nine revived memories of the 2012 British Open when he bogeyed the final four holes to lose by a shot, but this time he was able to recover and finish on top. "I usually like looking at the leaderboard, but it wasnt enjoyable today," Scott said of the numerous lead changes. "I made a lot of errors, but I managed to hang on despite being a little shaky out there." His day got off to an ominous start. His birdie putt from three feet lipped out while Singh had a tap-in birdie to reduce the lead to three, but a Singh bogey on the second restored the four-shot gap. While Scott and Singh dueled in the final group, Kuchar, who will team with Kevin Streelman for the United States at the World Cup, moved up the leaderboard. The American bogeyed the first hole, but birdies on five of the next eight left him as Scotts closest pursuer. He birdied the 11th and then the 15th to take the lead for the first time in the tournament before his late collapse. "Its never fun, the 72nd hole, but it can happen any time," Kuchar said. "I tried on the last hole to stay aggressive and hit a good quality shot and I thought I had. "The thing about Royal Melbourne is you can really pay the price for just being off if you play aggressively. Its certainly a rough way to end it but thats kind of the nature of the game." Jarrod Lyle, playing in his first tournament in 20 months since his recovery from his second bout of leukemia, finished with an 8-over 79, including bogeys on his final three holes. He didnt expect to make the cut. At the 18th, the large gallery applauded, even playing partner Michael Long, as Lyle walked gingerly around the green. "I played five days in a row, including the pro-am, and the last nine holes I started to feel it," Lyle said. "I got around, and its not the end I wanted. But its better than I thought it would be: three good rounds and one shocker, thats golf." Nike Shox Clearance . 15-23, the Ottawa Senators will by hoping to avoid going five straight games without a victory for the first time since a 0-3-2 drought from Oct. Nike Shox Ireland Sale . The first of the three games will be played in Week 4, when the Oakland Raiders will take on the Miami Dolphins on Sept. http://www.nikeshoxireland.com/ . With a victory seemingly slipping away late in the third quarter, his quick scoring flurry helped Golden State regain control early in the fourth. Nike Shox Ireland Cheap . The Swede became the first golfer to win the PGA Tours FedEx Cup and European Tours Race to Dubai in the same season. "It is still taking a little time to sink in what Ive achieved this week as was the case when I won the FedEx Cup but then it just kept getting better and better as the days went on and I am sure this will be the same," he said. Nike Shox Ireland Online . LOUIS -- The St.1. CHUCK HAYES (Raptors): Give coach Dwane Casey credit last night vs. Boston. Jarred Sullinger was killing the Raps on the glass and in the paint and he went with a guy that was perfect for this matchup and it worked. Dont judge a book by its cover. This man knows how to play and on certain nights when the matchups work, hes a good steady/smart fit. So often coaches ride a hot hand offensively -- this one was riding a right guy at the right time. Forget the stats - hes a winner. 2. JAMES JOHNSON (Raptors): Been very impressed with his energy and play making ability. Has had some wonderful drives and neat passes so far. His defensive awareness and ability is top shelf and is a game-changer at the three or four spot off the bench. A good get the second time around. Just keep playing under control and good things are ahead for him. 3. JEFF GREEN (Celtics): Really like how hes been playing so far this season; playing with a little more assertiveness and passion than Ive seen in the past. Weve always known that hes a nice talent but there has always bbeen something missing.dddddddddddd Now Im starting to see a guy figuring it out and playing to his potential. Good for him. 4. JJ BAREA (Mavs): Love this move for both sides. He fits their system ideally and gives you instant offense off the bench. He can get in the lane and backs down from no one. He was an integral part of their championship run four years ago and gives them a veteran who knows and respects coach Rick Carlisle and what the expectations are. Didnt work out very well in Minnesota but at this stage I like this for both sides. 5. SERGE IBAKA (Thunder): I must say that in spite of the injury woes of OKC, Im really impressed with his approach/attitude. His game is improving offensively with his handle, shooting range and consistently. His defense is impactful and he plays so hard - I respect that. Even though times are tough right now, the Thunder have truly found that third guy that can play beautifully off of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. Hes an emerging young player; a testament to his work ethic and maturity. ' ' '