Rory McIlroy returns to happy surroundings at this week’s Dubai Desert Classic, looking to extend his impressive record in the Desert and defend his crown. Cheap Under Armour Shoes Canada . The world No 3 has previously referred to the city as like being a second home, with McIlroy having won more of his 19 professional titles in Dubai than any other worldwide.McIlroy opened his campaign with a tied-third finish at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, but heads to Dubai hoping to follow on from two wins in the city during 2015. How has McIlroy become the king of Dubai? We look back at his four victories…2009 Dubai Desert ClassicAfter almost letting a considerable lead slip during the final day, McIlroy held on to take a wire-to-wire victory and win his first professional title. McIlroys first professional title came in Dubai in 2009 The-then 19-year-old set the early pace with an opening-round 64, before a four-under 68 maintained the Northern Irishmans one shot cushion.That slender advantage over Louis Oosthuizen doubled on Saturday to move McIlroy two clear, before an impressive run of birdies around the turn on Sunday opened up a six-stroke cushion with six holes to play.McIlroy then stuttered over the closing stretch, with three dropped shots in as many holes leaving the teenager just one clear of Justin Rose heading to the last, where a close-range par proved just about enough. 2012 DP World Tour ChampionshipWith a maiden Race to Dubai title already safely secured, McIlroy broke the European Tours season-earnings record by ending his year with another victory. Four wins in nine starts late on in 2012 A week on from missing the cut in Hong Kong, McIlroy started strongly by adding a 67 to an opening-round 66 to share the 36-hole lead with Luke Donald and Marc Warren.The world No 1 recovered from a first hole bogey on Saturday to card a back nine 31 and go in to Sunday alongside Donald, where McIlroy bounced back from a frustrating front nine in some style. Justin Roses birdie-filled 62 had bolstered his chances of spoiling McIlroys party, but the Northern Irishman finished with five straight gains to claim a two-shot triumph and a fifth worldwide title of 2012. 2015 Dubai Desert ClassicHaving finished runner-up in Abu Dhabi a fortnight earlier, McIlroy barely needed to get out of second gear during the final day to claim his first victory of the season. McIlroys three shot win in Dubai last year was his first of four victories during 2015 The then world No 1 followed an opening round 66 with a birdie-filled 64 to take a one-shot advantage in to the weekend, but stormed clear of the rest of the field with a flying start to Moving Saturday.Five birdies from his opening eight holes moved McIlroy six clear, before he survived a back-nine stutter to stay bogey-free and take a four-stroke lead in to the final round.McIlroy admitted to being in cruise control during Sunday where he played far less aggressively than he had during the previous three rounds, completing a three-shot win with a final round 70. 2015 DP World Tour ChampionshipAn injury-plagued season didnt prevent McIlroy continuing his fine Dubai record and ending 2015 as European No 1 for the third time in four years. McIlroy ended the year as European No 1 for a third time in four seasons The world No 3 went in to the final event of the season just 1,618 points ahead of nearest challenger Danny Willett, but ensured he would retain his Race to Dubai crown with a narrow victory in a season-finale.McIlroy found himself four adrift of midway pacesetter Andy Sullivan after successive 68s, but seven birdies in an 11-hole stretch around the turn booked the Northern Irishman a place in the final group to tee off on Sunday.A topsy-turvy final day saw Sullivan briefly go three clear, before McIlroy responded with a string of birdies to move two shots clear of the Englishman. The bogey of his career at the 17th saw McIlroy recover from finding the water to drain a 30-foot putt and head to the last with a one-shot lead, where a par was enough to take the title. Can McIlroy claim another Dubai victory? Watch the Dubai Desert Classic throughout the week live on Sky Sports 4 - your home of golf Also See: Best of McIlroy in 2015 McIlroys Race to Dubai victory Rory relishes Spieth rivalry Golf live on Sky Sports 4 Under Armour Wholesale Canada . -- Tony Stewart is 20 pounds lighter and has a titanium rod in his surgically repaired right leg. Under Armour Clearance Sale Canada .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. http://www.underarmouroutletcanada.com/ . Detroit and Boston are deadlocked, 1-1, and Tigers manager Jim Leyland could be forgiven if he was caught rationalizing instead of dissecting how his club could blow a 5-1 lead late in Game 2. TORONTO -- Auston Matthews has little chance of equaling his NHL debut when the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Boston Bruins on Saturday in the second game of the season for both teams.The 19-year-old center, the first player taken in this years draft, became the first player to score four goals in his NHL debut on Wednesday.Its in the past, its on to the next one, Matthews said calmly as the Maple Leafs prepared for their home opener at Air Canada Centre amid celebrations of the franchises 100th season.The reality is that that despite Matthews historic game, Toronto lost to the Senators 5-4 in overtime in its season opener in Ottawa.The kids were good, our veterans made a few mistakes, and we just have to keep the puck out of our net, Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said after practice Thursday. But we did have the puck a lot and we did a lot of good things. Its nice to see the kids do so well, and well be better Saturday.The Maple Leafs also hope for better goaltending from Frederik Andersen, who likely will start again Saturday. Andersen vows to be better.We did a lot of good things, but I know I can be a lot better, Andersen said of the loss to Ottawa.The Leafs had six rookies playing Wednesday. Matthews and his young teammates figure to face a more physical opponent Saturday when they play Boston.The Bruins won their season opener 6-3 Thursday against the Blue Jackets in Toronto, erasing a 2-1 first-period deficit with three goals in the second and three more in the third.They received five points from Brad Marchand (two goals, three assists) to match a team record for points in a season-opening game. Phil Esposito had five points (three goals, two assists) against the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 10, 1973.The Bruins were without Patrice Bergeron, who hass an ankle injury, on Thursday and it was not certain Friday whether he would be available to play in Toronto. Under Armour Shoes Canada Sale. He did not make the trip to Columbus.If he is not on the ice tomorrow morning, I will address it, whether he is coming in for the game . . . or Ill let you know if hes not, Bruins coach Claude Julien said Friday.David Backes had two goals and an assist Thursday in his Bruins debut as he took Bergerons place at center on the line with left winger Marchand and right winger David Pastrnak, who had two goals and two assists..Thats what it takes sometimes to win hockey games, Julien said. You need guys to be hot and that line was for us. For David Backes to step in there and replace one of the best forwards in the league and to have instant chemistry on the line was important. All three of them played extremely well and it was nice to see we were able to come through with a win when youre missing a guy like Bergeron.When Bergeron returns, Backes will likely go back to playing right wing on another line. He started to play on the wing regularly last season with the St. Louis Blues.Julien says Backes does not care where he plays.True, I really dont, Backes said. I think with our depth, with our injuries, and the way things happen in this league, having that flexibility is a key component to being able to put together some solid lines that can make a difference.Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid is listed as questionable with a lower body injury and defenseman Kevan Miller is out six weeks after hand surgery.The Bruins had four players make their NHL debuts Thursday for the first time on an opening night since 1985. ' ' '