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Rory McIlroy believes his game is heading in the right direction after making an encouraging start to his Northern Trust Open debut. The four-time major champion kicked off his first of five tournaments in a six-week stretch with a four-under 67 at Riviera Country Club, keeping him within one stroke of the clubhouse leaders Chez Reavie, Bubba Watson and Luke List.McIlroys gym-heavy training regime was brought in to question ahead of the West Coast Swing finale, with concerns raised about the risk of injury, but the world No 3 was encouraged by his start to the week as he chases a first win of the year. Its a great golf course and Im glad I got off to a good start, McIlroy said. I put myself out of position a couple of times, but with the way the golf course was playing it didnt punish you much. McIlroy mixed five birdies with a bogey during his opening round I felt like my pace on the greens was good and I lag-putted well. All of the things that you need to do around this golf course, I did pretty well today.Beginning on the back nine, McIlroy followed a seven-foot birdie at the 10th by finding the green in two at the monster 589-yard par-five next and two-putting from distance. McIlroys only blemish of the day came when he found the rough with his approach in to the 15th and was unable to save par from 12 feet, but the Northern Irishman bounced back with a gain at the 17th.Although a tap-in birdie at the first lifted McIlroy within two of early pacesetter Reavie, the world No 3 struggled to find his rhythm and was unable to convert a number of chances along the closing stretch.After carding a string of pars and missing a 10-footer at the sixth, McIlroy pitched to three feet at the par-four next to post a fifth and final birdie of the day. The world No 3 opened with back-to-back birdies at Riviera Country Club I really like it (Riviera), McIlroy added. Id heard a lot of good things about the golf course. Ive watched it on TV a lot of times and having now seen it and played it, it has lived up to every expectation.It wouldve been nice to play the golf course a little firmer than it was this morning, but hopefully it will as the week goes on and presents a challenge.I feel really comfortable with my game at the moment. I feel like my game is in good shape and I can get in to contention.Watch the Northern Trust Open throughout the week live on Sky Sports 4 - your home of golf. Or watch from £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV. Also See: Rory plays down gym concerns Masters on McIlroys mind WATCH: Rivieras rich history Golf live on Sky Sports 4 Cheap Shoes Black Friday . -- Matt Rupert scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the London Knights extended their win streak to nine games by defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. 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"Martyn is a highly-respected coach with experience at the top levels in England," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Zach Terrell to Corey Davis, all day long for No. 21 Western Michigan.The Broncos prolific passing combination just overwhelmed lowly Buffalo.Terrell passed for a career-high 445 yards and four touchdowns, helping Western Michigan remain undefeated with a 38-0 victory on Saturday.Zach Terrell is the finest football player and finest man Ive ever met in my entire life, Broncos coach P.J. Fleck said. Whatever trophy lists hes on, he should win them all or its a disgrace.Davis had 13 catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns, breaking the Mid-American Conference record for career receptions. Davis also holds the MAC records for career yards receiving and touchdown catches.Davis also moved closer to the Football Bowl Subdivision career receiving record. His 4,987 yards ranks second behind Trevor Insleys 5,005.It means I throw the ball to him a lot, Terrell said. Its a tremendous testament to Corey. Hes a true professional and anybody that doubts Corey Davis is nuts because he will prove you wrong.Michael Henry added six receptions for 121 yards as the Broncos (11-0, 7-0, No. 14 AP) stayed in contention for a major bowl bid. They need a win against Toledo next week and a victory in the MAC championship to have a chance at the Cotton Bowl.Jordan Johnson had 95 yards rushing for the Bulls (2-9, 1-6), who lost their third straight game. Grant Rohach, who filled in for injured starter Tyree Jackson, threw for 140 yards.Executions not where it should be for us to have a chance to beat a team like this, Buffalo coach Lance Leipold said.After a scoreless opening quarter, the Broncos controlled the action the rest of the way.Terrell found Davis for a 22-yard touchdown with 8:16 left in the second quarter, and then passed to Jarvion Franklin for a 20-yard touchdown with 2 minutes left in the half.The Broncos padded their lead in the third quarter on Butch Hamptons 30-yard field goal andd Terrells 65-yard touchdown pass to Henry.ddddddddddddestern Michigans defense recorded its second shutout this season. The Broncos beat Akron 41-0 on Oct. 15 for their first shutout since 2006.THE TAKEAWAYBuffalo: The Bulls continue to struggle in Leipolds second season. Buffalo has been outscored 361-179 this year, including 246-123 in conference play. The Bulls couldnt find an offensive rhythm without Jackson, who missed the game with a leg injury. Buffalo was shut out for the first time since 2011.Western Michigan: The Broncos and No. 1 Alabama are the only unbeaten teams left in the FBS. Western Michigan, which won its program-best 11th game this season, hadnt shut out two teams in the same season since 2000.POLL IMPLICATIONSWestern Michigan could move up in The Associated Press Top 25 after No. 11 Utah lost 30-28 to Oregon.TREMENDOUS TURNAROUNDAfter finishing the 2013 season 1-11, which was Flecks first in Kalamazoo, the Broncos have a chance to go 12-0 with a win over Toledo.We lost plenty a couple years ago, Terrell said. Theres no letdown because guys that have been here understand what its like to basically lose every game. We know what that feeling is like.LOPSIDED STATSThe Broncos finished with 626 yards of total offense, compared to Buffalos 268. The Bulls never advanced inside the Broncos 20-yard line.You could see the talent they have at the skill positions and the explosiveness at multiple spots on offense that make it difficult for us to slow them down, Leipold said.UP NEXTBuffalo: The Bulls finish the season next week at Bowling Green, which owns a 10-3 record against Buffalo.Western Michigan: The Broncos host Toledo on Friday with a spot in the MAC championship game on the line. Toledo leads the all-time series against Western Michigan, 42-29. ' ' '