The European Tour heads to the UAE for the DP World Tour Championship this week with the Race to Dubai still very much up for grabs.Four players -- Henrik Stenson, Danny Willett,?Alex Noren?and Rory McIlroy -- will stand on the first tee at Jumeirah Golf Estates on Thursday with a chance to finish the week cradling the mammoth order of merit trophy.But what do each of them have to do to make that dream a reality? ESPN takes a look at the permutations.Henrik StensonCurrent rank: 1Race to Dubai points: 4,000,563What he needs to do: The Open champion has his destiny in his own hands, knowing that a top-nine finish in Dubai will effectively secure European bragging rights for the second time in his career. If closest challenger Danny Willett wins the DP World Tour Championship, though, Stenson cannot secure the Race to Dubai. The Swede is comfortable in the emirate, having lived there until 2012, but a horror first-round 77 12 months ago may play on his mind as he walks to the first tee on Thursday.Danny WillettCurrent rank: 2Race to Dubai points: 3,700,888What he needs to do: Willetts form has been patchy since he won the Masters last April, however, the Englishman has a very clear goal heading into the final event of the season. Win the DP World Championship and he will also claim the Race to Dubai, regardless of how Stenson fares. Willetts best finish since the Masters, though, was second at the Italian Open last month. Match that result and the Race to Dubai is his as long as neither Stenson nor Alex Noren win this week.Alex NorenCurrent rank: 3Race to Dubai points: 3,367,126What he needs to do: The form player heading into the final week, having won four of his last 11 European Tour events. Another victory for Noren in the UAE could well see him end the year as the Race to Dubai champion, as long as countryman Stenson isnt runner-up. If Noren finishes second in Dubai then he will finish the year atop the European standings as long as Stenson is outside the top eight and Willett does not win.Rory McIlroyCurrent rank: 4Race to Dubai points: 2,824,149What he needs to do: The world No. 2 is still mathematically in the Race to Dubai, but he will need his stars to align if he is going to land a third successive order of merit crown. In many ways that makes the Ulstermans task simple; he must win. But even then, the DP World Tour Championship title might not be enough. If McIlroy does win at Jumeirah Golf Estates then he will need Stenson to finish outside of the top 45, Willett outside of the top five, and Noren lower than second. Air Force 1 Mens On Sale . -- Aaron Murray threw for 408 yards and three touchdowns, ran for another score, and led No. Air Force 1 Red Discount . 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Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race. DENVER -- The thinking is big around the Denver Nuggets this season. As in, pairing towers Jusuf Nurkic and Nikola Jokic on the court more often.Thats a counter move in a copycat league where teams are trying to be fast and free-shooting like the Golden State Warriors. The way Nuggets coach Michael Malone sees things, the Nuggets have two talented big men -- dubbed the Balkan Bigs -- so why not utilize their particular niche.Anything to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2012-13. By Malones estimation, the Nuggets (33-49) need to find a way to capture 12 more games in order to end their playoff drought and woo back disenchanted fans.Thats what I love about our roster -- we have versatility, Malone said. We can play a lot of different ways.It will help to have a healthy Wilson Chandler (hip surgery) on the floor. Same with Danilo Gallinari (ankle). Point guard Emmanuel Mudiay has an improved jumper and a year of experience under his belt, along with another offensive weapon in Jamal Murray, the seventh overall pick in the June draft.The talent is different, but the talent is there, Golden State coach Steve Kerr said. This is a good young team and theyre going to cause problems for people.Especially up front with the 7-foot Nurkic of Bosnia and the 6-10 Jokic of Serbia. Nurkics a bruiser inside and capable of putting up some big numbers, as he demonstrated down the stretch a year ago. Jokic is riding a wave of confidence after helping Serbia to a silver medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics over the summer.The real dilemma for Malone will be finding minutes for everyone. He can easily go 10 deep, including a smaller lineup that features Will Barton, Gary Harris (once he recovers from a right groin strain) and Murray.Were not here to finish six-to-eight (in the Western Conference), general manager Tim Connelly said. Thats not the goal. We know it wont be easy sledding. The wins and losses will take care of themselves if we keep doing the right things every day.Things to know about the Nuggets as they prepare to honor Dikembe Mutombo during the home oopener by retiring his No.dddddddddddd 55 jersey:MANIMALS ROLE: There are rumors flying around that Kenneth Faried is on the trading block after a season in which he averaged 12.5.points and 8.7 rebounds. For now, he may come off the bench with Nurkic and Jokic getting more playing time.He hasnt gotten caught up in, `Whos starting? Am I not starting? Why am I not starting? Malone said. Hes, `Let me go out there and do the best job I can do to help this team win games.HIP CHECK: The pain from Chandlers surgically repaired hip was nothing compared to watching night in and out from the sideline. Chandler thinks it made him a better basketball player because, I got to see the game from the coachs perspective. It made me a stronger person.MIKE AND HIS MECHANICS: For veteran leadership, the team brought back Mike Miller. The 36-year-old guard/forward knows that playing time will be sparse for him. His true role will be as a leader at practice and on the bench.Listen, theres no beating around the bush -- Im old, Miller cracked. You can say it. ... The guys in the locker room, the best way you can lead and be a part of it is by doing it with action, by not missing practice and getting through it when its tough. I can definitely help.SILVER LINING: Jokic has been teased about his Olympic silver medal. He played well before his squad lost to the Americans in the final. He averaged 9.1 points and six rebounds for the Serbians.Theyre saying Im changed now -- I need a red carpet, Jokic joked. Crazy.NO ALPHAS NEEDED: Darrell Arthur doesnt believe a team needs an Alpha leader to make a run at a title. He cites the Boston Celtics as a perfect illustration.They really dont have that Alpha player, said Arthur, whos working his way back from left knee surgery. As far as their team, they all play for each other. It doesnt matter who is scoring. Its going out there and competing and playing hard. If we come out with that mindset, we can do the same thing. ' ' '