Australian Tyler Wright knew before a wave was surfed this year that she was going to be world champion.Before the 22-year-old won four events, before she reached seven of a possible nine semi-finals, and well before she officially clinched the title on the beach at Hossegor in France on Wednesday.I already knew, Wright told AAP.I wouldnt have gone into this year saying that I was going after a world title and did everything that I did not knowing that I would do it.For me it was just I knew what I could do and I just had to do it pretty much.This year wasnt the first time Wright had found herself in the title hunt though.A highly-heralded junior world champion, she finished second in the 2013 and 2014 title races after being knocked out of contention in the season-ending event of both years.But this time it was different.Ive always said I didnt want it, she said.And it was true because I knew I wasnt ready to win one yet. As hard as it is to say.Wright cant put her finger on the moment her mindset changed.However she said it was part of a journey at the end of last season, around the same time her close uncle died and her brother, Owen, suffered a serious brain injury while practising ahead of his own title fight in Hawaii last year.She carried their spirit with her throughout the entire season, wearing Owens number in her final at the Landes break.I had such a hectic personal life that when it came to being at the beach, being at work, doing my job, it was very easy, she said.All I had to do was put myself in a position where I could catch a wave. That was pretty much it. And thats not very hard.She took on new coaches, spoke to a number of mentors on where she wanted her career to get and directed herself towards her maiden title, winning 33 of her 42 heats in all events along the way.I decided in my head and then I just did it, she said.Once that decision was made it became really easy.With one event still to surf in Maui, Wrights championship was confirmed when after she beat Tatiana Watson-Webb in her semi-final, chief-rival Courtney Conlogue of the USA was beaten by three-time world champ Carissa Moore in the other eliminator.Wright went on to lose the final to Moore, but had already become Australias 20th world surfing champion, and the first since Steph Gilmore in 2014.I get to join the ranks of the people who have most inspired me in this sport. Steph, Carissa, Layne (Beachley), Lisa (Andersen) and the list goes on.And even on the mens side as well, are you kidding me?Im pretty psyched on that.Shoes Online Nz Cheap .Y. - General manager Billy King says the Brooklyn Nets are looking to add a big man and confirmed the team worked out centre Jason Collins, who would become the first openly gay active NBA player if signed. Cheap Shoes Online Nz . Kozun faked to the forehand and beat Monsters starter, Calvin Pickard, pad side in the second round for the winner. Spencer Abbott also scored in the shootout for the Marlies (25-13-4). http://www.discountshoesnz.com/ . Fred Couples, captain of the U.S. side, put it all into perspective. "We know whos in charge," he said. Shoes Nz Outlet . Malkin got tangled up with Detroits Luke Glendening early in the third period and his left skate took the brunt of collision with the boards behind Pittsburghs net. Clearance Shoes Nz . The 31-year-old Spain midfielder hasnt played since Madrid lost in the Copa del Rey final to Atletico Madrid in May due to back and foot injuries.FORT WORTH, Texas -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. is still driving fast, even though he has been sidelined from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series because of a concussion.Earnhardt was pulled over for speeding while driving to Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday morning before the AAA Texas 500.His fiancee, Amy Reimann, who was in the car with him, posted a picture on Twitter of a police officer writing out a warning for NASCARs most popular driver. According to her tweet, Earnhardt didnt get ticketed. She didnt say how fast he was going..dddddddddddd.Earnhardt first began experiencing concussion-like symptoms in late July, and said in September he would miss the rest of the season. He plans to be back in No. 88 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports for the start of next season at the Daytona 500.Even though hes not racing, Earnhardt is still doing appearances at the track, and watches some of the race from the No. 88 pit box. ' ' '