Hawaiian John John Florence has confirmed his status as one of the spearheads of surfings generation next after breaking through for his maiden world title.The 24-year-old had his 2016 tour win confirmed when he took out the Portugal Pro at Peniche, downing American Conner Coffin 16.67 to 9.93 in the final.I dont even know (how I feel) right now, its so much to take in, he said.Im just stoked. I cant believe Im the world champ. Its craziness, theres a lot of emotions.He became the first Hawaiian to win the crown in 12 years when South African Jordy Smith was eliminated in the semi-finals.Going into Tuesday, Smith was the only competitor who could beat Florence on the points tally.After eliminating American Kolohe Andino 13.84 to 8.47 in the semis, Florence faced a nervous wait to see if Smith could meet him in the final to keep the title race alive.But when Coffin eliminated Smith, Florence was confirmed as the first Hawaiian to win the championship since Andy Irons in 2004.Its been a dream of mine ever since I was a little kid watching Andy and Kelly (Slater) and those guys battle for world titles, he said.To win it here and not have the stress of taking it to Pipe, its pretty good. I get to relax and surf my favourite wave in the world.Along with the likes of 2014 tour winner Gabriel Medina, from Brazil, Florence represents the exciting young crop of surfers coming through the ranks.Florences previous best season was his third placing in 2014.Victory in Portugal followed on from his win in Brazil in May as well as second placings in South Africa and Tahiti and third in France.He will now head to his home event, the Pipe Masters in Oahu, with the world title safely in tow.Harold Carmichael Jersey . Two pressure cooker bombs exploded near the finish line of the April 15 race in an area packed with fans cheering the passing runners. Three people were killed and more than 260 injured, including at least 16 who lost limbs. Mike Quick Womens Jersey . Having already announced that the race will start May 9 with three stages in Northern Ireland and Ireland and finish in Trieste on June 1, the rest of the route was unveiled Monday. http://www.theeaglesshoponline.com/Youth-Ron-Jaworski-Eagles-Jersey/ .S. Open champion Justin Rose birdied the first hole with a blind shot he hit to a foot of the pin, and he stayed in front Tuesday until he completed a 4-under 67 for a two-shot lead over Jason Dufner in PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Chuck Bednarik Jersey . Supported by three-run homers from Jayson Werth and Wilson Ramos, the young right-hander went seven strong innings in the Washington Nationals 8-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Reggie White Eagles Jersey .Y. -- Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo had little trouble picking up his first shutout of the season against a Buffalo Sabres team thats having trouble scoring goals.Despite winning the NRLs Dally M medal this season, Cooper Cronk could only manage third in Melbourne Storms player of the year award, finishing behind winner Jesse Bromwich and captain Cameron Smith.Bromwich was named the clubs best player for the third successive year on Saturday night, the New Zealand captain polling 31 votes, four ahead of Smith and eight votes more than Cronk.Cronk won the leagues most valuable player award in 2016, sharing the honour with North Queenslands Jason Taumalolo.But it was 2016 Dally M Prop of the Year Bromwich who took home the clubs top prize, having played every NRL game of the season for the second year running.ddddddddddddIt extends Bromwichs impressive streak of appearances for the Storm to 130 out of a possible 131 matches, dating back to 2012.A six-time Melbourne player of the year winner himself, Smith polled 27 votes during a season in which he led his side to the minor premiership and a sixth grand final appearance in 11 years.Fijian winger Suliasi Vunivalu was named rookie of the year after a debut season in which he finished as the NRLs leading try scorer with 23 triesa sixth grand final appearance in 11 yea '