Australian Tyler Wright has won her maiden world surfing title, sparking emotional scenes on the beach at Hossegor in France. Philadelphia Flyers Jerseys .Wright, 22, claimed the title when her only rival, Courtney Conlogue from the U.S., was toppled in the semi-finals on Wednesday. She took out Tatiana Weston-Webb in her semi-final before losing to Conlogues conqueror, three-time world champion, Carissa Moore, in the final.Theres a lot thats gone into this, a lot of hours, a lot of fun, said Wright, who won four events this year.Im surprised Im not crying, but itll come.The breakthrough victory caps a difficult 12 months for Wright, whose brother Owen has endured a very public recovery from a serious brain injury sustained while competing.Less well known has been her private battles dealing with the death of her uncle, to whom she promised she would win a world title.Theres a lot of reasons why I set out to win this world title this year, a lot of reasons I didnt mention to the public, Wright said.Last year was such a hectic year, even this year ... I lost an uncle and this was his last event that he ever saw me compete in.A lot of emotional moments but pretty much from that moment, I promised him Id win a world title. And I did. And from that point, so many things happened this year. [My family] I just love them so much.Wright, who has won the past two titles at the Landes break, held a commanding lead in the season standings heading into the penultimate event of the campaign; she reached the final early on Wednesday, but had to hold onto her victory dance until the final seconds of the second semi-final.As she walked down the beach, and Conlogues final wave scores were read out over the loudspeaker, it became clear the 24-year-old hadnt done enough to reel in fellow American Carissa Moore.The news prompted Australian six-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore to give Wright a hug before the new champion broke away to raise her arms in triumph. Eric Lindros Jersey . Cote was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 15. Cote helped running back Jon Cornish run for a league-high 1,813 rushing yards en route to being named the leagues most outstanding player. Nolan Patrick Jersey . But now that hes in the NHL, the Calgary Flames centre showed big improvement in that department by scoring the winner in the eighth round of a 5-4 shootout victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. http://www.hockeyflyersauthentic.com/sean-couturier-jersey/ . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska coach Mike Riley has fired special teams coordinator Bruce Read.The Cornhuskers have underperformed on special teams all season, and Read has been a target of fan complaints because of his $450,000 annual salary. Riley announced Reads dismissal Sunday, effective immediately.Nebraska ranks 127th out of 128 FBS teams in net punting and has had three punts blocked. Nebraska is second-to-last in the Big Ten in opponent punt returns and 11th in opponent kick reeturns. James Van Riemsdyk Flyers Jersey. The Huskers also have been unable to get return man DeMornay Pierson-El many chances to run back punts. He returned three for touchdowns two years ago.Read has coached in the NFL and with Riley at Oregon State before joining him at Nebraska last season.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-Top25 ' ' '