WWE is full of merchandise. With every possible chance, they ought to make some sort of merchandise from it and get their money’s worth. Now, a new addition has been made to their titles: a once-a-year-seen title replica has officially begun its sale. However, as of now, only the Men’s title is for sale.
The Stamford-based promotion is selling full-size replicas of its Crown Jewel Championship title belt through the WWE Shop for $1,999.99. The design is exactly like the original, with gold-plated accents and emerald-green gems in its enormous size. The title was introduced in 2024, specifically for the Crown Jewel PLE held annually. It began in Riyadh, and last year it went to Perth, Australia.
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In 2024, Cody Rhodes and, last year, Seth Rollins won the very titles. The actual championship, however, no longer remains with the winners, as it is kept on permanent display at the WWE Experience attraction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is brought back for the next iteration. It can now be seen frequently with replicas for those who buy the premium collectible.
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WWE Crown Jewel in 2025 took place in Perth
Crown Jewel 2025 took place on October 11, 2025, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, delivering a historic five-match card. The show opened with Australia’s Bronson Reed defeating Roman Reigns in an Australian Street Fight. For the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship, RAW’s Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer defeated SmackDown’s WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton.
Seen as one of John Cena’s best matches in 2025, he battled AJ Styles in a barn-burner with massive callbacks to the moves of wrestling legends. Cena captured a victory, making their singles matches in their five-match rivalry 3-2. In the penultimate match, Australian Anomaly Rhea Ripley, with her partner Iyo Sky, won the Women’s Tag Team Championship from The Kabuki Warriors.
The main event then was for the Men’s Crown Jewel Championship, where RAW’s World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins defeated SmackDown’s Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes. In the end, both the Crown Jewel titleholders were in the ring celebrating their triumphs, capping off one of 2025’s best PLEs.
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Veteran trainer Les Bridge received a belated birthday gift at Rosehill as Aye Aye Captain returned to her best form. Jockey Kerrin McEvoy confessed he was indebted to the stable for a positive result after a questionable recommendation last start.
Aye Aye Captain had previously failed to impress when the favourite on a heavy surface, a decision McEvoy had urged Bridge to proceed with.
However, on firmer footing in Saturday’s Congratulations Chris Waller Handicap (1400m), the mare executed perfectly. Aye Aye Captain, sent to post at $3.30, fought tenaciously to win by a neck from Ticklebelly ($5), rewarding the patience of her connections.
McEvoy conceded he had some ground to make up after the mare’s previous outing.
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“I must admit, he wasn’t too happy with me the other day when I convinced him to run on the heavy track,” McEvoy said.
“I could tell when I rang him after the races he was a bit flat on me.
“Anyway, he’s waited for today, freshened her up, and her work during the week was good.
“She settled better for me today, and the better ground suited her.”
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The victory continues the extensive history between McEvoy and Bridge, a partnership stretching back almost a quarter of a century. Their first success together was with Miss Zoe in the 2002 Emancipation Stakes, followed by their career-defining win when Classique Legend captured The Everest in 2020.
“My first winner (for Bridge) was a good mare of his way back in the early 2000s, Miss Zoe. This was when I was just out of my apprenticeship,” McEvoy revealed. “Then when I moved to Sydney, I didn’t ride a lot for Les early on. Carmel (Size) linked me up when she knew she had a smart one in Classique Legend, and I’ve been doing a bit ever since with Les.”
The heavily supported favourite, Enviable ($2.50), performed poorly, fading to last after racing on pace. James McDonald informed stewards the mare travelled well but offered no response when asked for an effort in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination was expected to reveal any underlying issues behind the disappointing performance.
MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra import Riley Grigsby got his first taste of the “Manila Clasico” rivalry on Sunday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Araneta Coliseum. As expected, Grigsby felt the atmosphere of one of the biggest sports rivalries in the country. “I’ve heard about what this game means to fans. You feel the energy. I
It’s those words that have described the relationship of Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. The two entered WWE as members of The Shield and came into SummerSlam on Sunday night as enemies. Reigns put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Rollins for possibly the final time of their careers.
Roman Reigns celebrates during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 2, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn.(WWE via Getty Images)
Reigns and Rollins went blow-for-blow to start the match before it turned into an all-out brawl in the stands. Reigns delivered the first major blow to Rollins. He caught Rollins trying to spear him through the barricade and powerbombed him through an announce table.
Rollins struck back quickly and delivered his own powerbomb on Reigns through the other announce table. As the two rushed back into the ring, Rollins hit a pedigree on Reigns and tried to pick up the win there, but Reigns kicked out of the pin.
Rollins went back to the well and avoided a spear to hit a stomp. Still, he could not get the pin on Reigns.
The crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis watched closely as the two mammoth wrestling stars played a chess match to gain the smallest advantage. Rollins hit a superplex but Reigns locked in a Kimura lock. Rollins, losing steam, stood back up and nearly hit a Falcon Arrow. Reigns slipped out and speared Rollins – one, two … so close.
Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns fist bump during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 2, 2026.(WWE via Getty Images)
Reigns resorted to smack talk, reminding Rollins that he’ll always be No. 2 to him. But as Reigns bounced off the ropes, Rollins hit Reigns with a spear. Still, he couldn’t get the win.
In shades of WrestleMania, both men were putting on an instant classic in front of thousands of WWE fans. The two men, who know each other like the back of their hands. Reigns took a page out of Rollins’ playbook, hitting him with a buckle bomb and a stomp. Rollins got his arm up at the last possible second.
As the two went punch-for-punch, the referee went down. Reigns, in a nod to Dean Ambrose (now Jon Moxley), hit a Paradigm Shift. He went to spear Rollins but Rollins pulled the referee in between them. It was anybody’s game now. Rollins looked at the title as he stepped over the carnage strewn across the outside ring area.
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Rollins took a steel chair, which he used to betray Reigns 12 years ago. Reigns hit Rollins with a quick punch before Rollins could use the chair. Reigns looked at the chair. Rollins waited for Reigns to use the chair, but he cast it aside.
In a sign of mutual respect, Reigns demanded the two finish it in the middle of the ring without the weapon.
More stomps and spears from the two men without a referee kept the match going. The two former brothers locked eyes one last time. Reigns then delivered one last spear.
Roman Reigns faces Seth Rollins during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 2, 2026.(WWE via Getty Images)
Reigns pinned Rollins to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
For Reigns, it seems like the ghosts of his past have finally been dispelled. The two competitors looked at each other from the corner. Reigns put out his fist in a final Shield callback. Rollins obliged, leaving his Shield mask in the middle of the ring.
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Brie Bella was noticeably grabbing her right shoulder during a six-woman tag team match at WWE SummerSlam on Saturday night as she appeared to suffer an injury.
Bella was seated next to the steel steps when her opponent, Jacy Jayne, hit a running senton on her. At that moment, she began to clutch her shoulder and kept rubbing it during the rest of the match with her sister Nikki Bella and Paige.
Brie Bella faces Fallon Henley during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 1, 2026.(WWE via Getty Images)
Nikki Bella attacked Paige at the end of the match, signaling a villainous turn to their characters. She provided an update on Brie in an interview on Busted Open Radio on Sunday before the second night of the premium live event began.
“She’s doing OK. She is in a lot of pain,” Nikki Bella said of Brie. “They are still determining what’s going on. Brie will share that whenever. … I’ve been told to ‘zip it.’”
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque told reporters after Night 1 that the injury “seems pretty bad.”
Brie Bella makes her entrance during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 1, 2026.(WWE via Getty Images)
“Yeah, she’s injured,” he said. “I don’t have an update yet. We’ve taken her. She was here, got some treatment done here, has been taken to the hospital to get some scans done. Don’t have a clean answer on it yet.
“I know she hurt her shoulder. It seems pretty bad, but I don’t have an answer yet. Hopefully we will soon. Hopefully, it won’t be as bad as we thought it was, but that’s the nature of the game.”
The Bellas and Paige teamed up against Jayne, Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley. Jayne scored the pinfall over Paige to give her team the win.
Brie Bella made her stunning return to WWE at the Royal Rumble in January and then was set to team with her sister at WrestleMania 42 before Nikki Bella suffered her own injury.
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Brie Bella, Paige and Nikki Bella look on during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 1, 2026.(WWE via Getty Images)
Instead, she teamed with Paige as they won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Newly-crowned Taipei Open champion Tanvi Sharma and a fit-again Kidambi Srikanth will look to continue India’s impressive run on the international circuit when they spearhead the country’s challenge at the Korea Masters Super 300 badminton tournament, beginning in Asan, Korea on Tuesday. Tanvi, the 17-year-old from Punjab, produced a sensational performance to clinch her maiden BWF World Tour title after defeating Vietnam’s sixth seed Thuy Linh Nguyen in the final of the Taipei Open on Sunday. The historic triumph made her only the second Indian women’s singles player to win the Taipei Open, joining Saina Nehwal (2008).
She also became only the fourth Indian women’s singles shuttler to secure a Super 300 or higher-level title, joining an elite club comprising Saina, PV Sindhu and Devika Sihag.
The feat has put her in the spotlight and expectations will be high from the Indian this week as she opens her campaign against a qualifier.
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India has six players in the men’s singles and 10 in the women’s singles main draws of the USD 250,000 event.
In the men’s singles, third seed Srikanth, a 2021 World Championships silver medallist, looked in good rhythm as he reached the final of the US Open but was forced to withdraw from the Canada Open the following week due to a fitness issue.
Now back to full fitness, the former world No. 1 will begin his campaign against Israel’s Daniil Dubovenko.
Kiran George has drawn a qualifier in the opening round and could face eighth seed Wang Po-Wei of Chinese Taipei in the pre-quarterfinals.
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Saneeth Dayanand faces a daunting opener against top seed Yudai Okimoto of Japan, while Rounak Chouhan takes on fourth seed Jeon Hyeok Jin of South Korea.
Tharun Mannepalli will face South Korea’s Yoo Tae Bin, while Mithun Manjunath meets China’s Zhu Xuan Chen. Should both Indians win their opening matches, Srikanth and Mithun will square off in an all-Indian second-round clash.
In the women’s singles, seventh seed Malvika Bansod also has a favourable start against a qualifier, while Tanya Hemanth has been handed a difficult first-round clash against top seed Hina Akechi of Japan.
Aakarshi Kashyap will face South Korea’s Kim Min Ji, while Shriyanshi Valishetty takes on Chinese Taipei’s Pai Yu Po. Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj and Ashmita Chaliha will each open against a qualifier.
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Eighth seed Anmol Kharb opens against Hong Kong’s Lo Sin Yan Happy, Mansi Singh will face South Korea’s Kim Joo Eun, and fifth seed Isharani Baruah takes on South Korea’s Lee So Yul.
Among the other Indians, women’s doubles pair Sonali Singh and Ritika Thaker will face a qualifier, while Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra will take on the second-seeded Japanese pair of Ririna Hiramoto and Kokona Ishikawa.
In the men’s doubles, Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy will face the fourth-seeded Thai pair of Chaloempon Charoenkitamorn and Worrapol Thongsa-Nga in the opening round.
Bhargav Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu have been drawn against Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Aaron Tai, while Achutaditya Rao Doddavarapu and Pochana Arjun Reddy will begin their campaign against the second-seeded pairing of Choi Sol Gyu of South Korea and Goh V Shem of Malaysia.
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In the mixed doubles, sixth seeds Ishaan Bhatnagar and Shruti Mishra will face fellow Indians Sathwik Reddy Kanapuram and Radhika Sharma in an all-Indian opening-round clash, guaranteeing India a place in the second round. Seventh seeds Dhruv Rawat and Maneesha K will open their campaign against Malaysia’s Loo Bing Kun and Noraqilah Maisarah.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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With room for just four, who would be on the Mount Rushmore of NFL kickers?
A case can be made for Browns legend Lou Groza. He is part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1974, largely as the left tackle in Paul Brown’sCleveland dynasty years, but also as “The Toe,” a kicker who led the NFL in career scoring when he retired.
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The other three are easy. They are the only NFL kicking specialists elected to the Hall — Jan Stenerud (Class of 1991), Morten Andersen (Class of 2017) and Adam Vinatieri (Class of 2026).
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There’s some Groza grit in Vinatieri, to whom Bill Parcells declared, “You’re a football player, not just a kicker,” after he chased down former Heisman winner Herschel Walker and planted him during a return. The 6-foot, 200-pound Vinatieri was a high school linebacker.
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Adam Vinatieri gets in as just the fifth kicker – and arguably the most clutch kicker of all time. In a 24-year career, he became the leading scorer for two franchises, helping the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls before winning another ring with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Adam Vinatieri gets in as just the fifth kicker – and arguably the most clutch kicker of all time. In a 24-year career, he became the leading scorer for two franchises, helping the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls before winning another ring with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Feb 3, 2002; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the ball against the St. Louis Rams during Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17. FILE PHOTO; Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri (top) kicks the game winning field goal out of the hold of Tom Tupa from 35 yards away with six seconds left in the game as the Patriots beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-21, in Foxboro December 20, 1998.
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New England Patriot kicker Adam Vinatieri (top) raises his hands in celebration after kicking the winning field goal against the Buffalo Bills with 23 seconds left in overtime at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York December 17, 2000. Buffalo Bill safety Henry Jones (20) watches as the Patriots win, 13-10.
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his 53 yard field goal with no time remaining in the first half of the Patriots Monday Night Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs December 4, 2000 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
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New England Patriots placekicker Adam Vinatieri (4) boots a fourth
quarter field goal to beat the New York Jets 17-16 in their NFL game at
Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, December 2, 2001. Ken
Walter (L) is the holder. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his
game-tying field goal in the final minute of the Patriots’ AFC Division
playoff game against the Oakland Raiders in Foxboro, Massachusetts as
Raiders linebacker Bobby Brooks (55) heads off the field January 19,
2002. The Patriots won the game in overtime on another Vinatieri field
goal, 16-13. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his
game-tying field goal in the final minute of the Patriots AFC
Divisional playoff game against the Oakland Raiders in Foxboro,
Massachusetts January 19, 2002. The Patriots won the game in overtime
on another Vinatieri field goal by a score of 16-13. REUTERS/Brian
Snyder
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Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game-tying field goal in the fourth quarter against the Raiders in an AFC playoff game at Foxboro Stadium, Jan. 19, 2002. Vinatieri later kicked a game-winning field goal in overtime of a 16-13 win.
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates atop his teammates shoulders after his game-winning field goal in overtime defeated the Oakland Raiders in their AFC divisional playoff game, Jan. 19, 2002, at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
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New England Patriots’ Adam Vinatieri kicks a 37-yard field goal against
the St. Louis Rams during third quarter action at Super Bowl XXXVI in
New Orleans, February 3, 2002. REUTERS/David Rae Morris
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Adam Vinatieri kicks the game-winning field goal for the New England Patriots against the St. Louis Rams as time expires in Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans. The Patriots won 20-17.
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates after his 48-yard field goal as time expired won Super Bowl XXXVI against the St. Louis Rams 20-17 at the Louisiana Superdome, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans.
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New England Patriots’ kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates after kicking
the winning field goal against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI,
in New Orleans February 3, 2002. Vinatieri kicked a 48-yard filed goal
with seconds left in the game to defeat the Rams 20-17. REUTERS/Win
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game winning 48 yard field goal which defeated the St. Louis Rams 20-17 in Super Bowl XXXVI.
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Feb 3, 2002; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots Adam Vinatieri (4) celebrates winning Super Bowl XXXVI against the St. Louis Rams at the Louisiana Superdome. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17. FILE PHOTO; Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
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New England Patriots Adam Vinatieri celebrates winning Super Bowl XXXVI with owner Robert Kraft at the Louisiana Superdome, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans.. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17.
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New England Patriots’ kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates during post-game
ceremonies after the Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams 20-17 to win
Super Bowl XXXVI, in New Orleans February 3, 2002. Vinatieri kicked a
48-yard field goal with seconds left in the game to defeat the Rams.
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri gets a hug from a fan at a
celebration on City Hall Plaza in Boston, February 5, 2002. The
Patriots beat the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI two days ago on
Vinatieri’s game winning, last-second field goal. REUTERS/CJ Gunther
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri holds up the Vince Lombardi
trophy for Patriots fans at a celebration on City Hall Plaza in Boston,
February 5, 2002. The Patriots beat the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl
XXXVI on a last-second field goal by Vinatieri, for a 20-17 victory.
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New England Patriots placekicker Adam Vinatieri kicks the first of his
three field goals for the Patriots during their 16-15 pre-season NFL
win over the Philadelphia Eagles August 17, 2002 at the newly opened
Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Vinatieri’s last minute
field goal won Superbowl XXXVI for the Patriots over St. Louis.
REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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New England Patriots Superbowl XXXVI hero, placekicker Adam Vinatieri
walks off the brand new Gillete Stadium field after warming up before
the Patriots pre-season NFL game August 17, 2002 against the
Philadelphia Eagles. This game is the first NFL game ever played at the
newly opened Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Vinatieri’s
last minute field goal won Superbowl XXXVI for the Patriots as they
defeated St. Louis 20-17. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) thrusts his fist
in the air as he watches his game winning field goal clear the uprights
to give the New England Patriots a 41-38 overtime win over the Kansas
City Chiefs in their September 22, 2002 NFL game in Foxboro,
Massachusetts. Watching the field goal with Vinatieri are William
Bartee (L-24) of the Chiefs and Vinatieri’s place holder Damon Huard
(R-13). REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates with
teammates Lonie Paxton (L) and place holder Damon Huard (R) after
kicking a game winning field goal in overtime as the New England
Patriots defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 41-38, September
22, 2002 NFL game in Foxboro, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Morten Anderson (L) congratulates New
England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri (R) after Vinatieri kicked
a game winning field goal in overtime to give the New England Patriots
a 41-38 win over the Chiefs in their September 22, 2002 NFL game in
Foxboro, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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Sep 29, 2002; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) on the sidelines against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the game winning
35-yard field goal out of the hands of his place holder Ken Walter (13)
in overtime as the Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-24 in their
December 29, 2002 NFL game in Foxboro, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Jim
Bourg
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) throws his arms in the
air in celebration as he is hugged by his place holder Ken Walter (13)
after kicking the game winning field goal in overtime as the Patriots
defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-24 in their December 29, 2002 NFL game
in Foxboro, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) leaps into the arms of
his place holder Ken Walter (13) as he celebrates after kicking the
game winning field goal in overtime as the Patriots defeated the Miami
Dolphins 27-24 in their December 29, 2002 NFL game in Foxboro,
Massachusetts. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri smiles as he leaves the
field after kicking the game winning field goal in overtime as the
Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-24 in their December 29, 2002,
NFL game in Foxboro, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri kicks the Patriots second
field goal of the game against the Cleveland Browns in the third
quarter of their NFL game in Foxboro, Massachusetts, October 26, 2003.
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (C) is congratulated by
teammates Dan Koppen (L) and Fred Baxter (R) after kicking his third
and final field goal of the game against the Cleveland Browns in the
fourth quarter in Foxboro, Massachusetts, October 26, 2003. The
Patriots defeated the Browns 9-3 in a game where all the scoring by
both teams was accomplished with field goals. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates after kicking a
field goal in heavy snow against the Miami Dolphins in the first
quarter of their NFL game in Foxboro, Massachusetts, December 7, 2003.
Vinatieri’s field goal was the only scoring by either team in the first
half of the game. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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New England Patriots placekicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the game-winning field goal against the Tennessee Titans, in the fourth quarter of their AFC Divisional Playoff game in Foxboro, Massachusetts, January 10, 2004. The Patriots 17-14 victory over the Titans puts the Patriots in the AFC Championship game. REUTERS/Shaun Best JRB
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (R) reacts to his fifth field goal in the Patriots’ 24-14 win over the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship game in Foxboro, Massachusetts January 18, 2004. Holder Ken Walter is at left and Colts quarterback Peyton Manning looks on at right. REUTERS/Mike Segar JS/SV
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New England Patriots’ kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates after he kicked his fifth field goal in the fourth quarter of the Patriots’ 24-14 win over the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship game in Foxboro, Massachusetts, January 18, 2004. REUTERS/Brian Snyder JS
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, February 1, 2004. Vinatieri kicked a 41 yard field goal to win the game as the Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers 32-29. REUTERS/Shaun Best PP04020005 PJ
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (R) celebrates with teammates Christian Fauria and Ken Walter (L) after Vinatieri kicked the game-winning field goal in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, February 1, 2004. The Patriots defeated Carolina 32-29. REUTERS/Mike Blake PJ
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (R) celebrates with teammates Christian Fauria and Ken Walter (L) after Vinatieri kicked the game-winning field goal in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, February 1, 2004. The Patriots defeated Carolina 32-29. Pictures of the month February 2004 REUTERS/Mike Blake PP04020005 PJ
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the winning field goal in the last seconds of the game against Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston February 1, 2004. New England defeated Carolina 32-29. Pictures of the Year 2004 REUTERS/Robert Galbraith MR
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PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2004 – New England place kicker Adam Vinatieri (R) celebrates his 41-yard game-winning field goal in Super Bowl XXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers in Houston, February 1, 2004. Patriots teammates Christian Fauria (88) and Ken Walter (13) join Vinatieri in New England’s 32-29 victory. REUTERS/Mike Blake GMH/HB
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PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2004 – New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the ball to score the winning field goal in the last seconds of the game against Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston February 1, 2004. New England defeated Carolina 32-29. REUTERS/Richard Carson GMH/HB
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri holds up the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy, as teammate and wide receiver David Givens looks on, during their victory rally in Boston, February 3, 2004. Vinatieri kicked the game winning field goal to defeat the Carolina Panthers in the final seconds of Super Bowl XXXVIII. REUTERS/Jim Bourg JRB/GN
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (R) is surrounded by reporters and photographers on Media Day in Jacksonville, Florida February 1, 2005, an event leading up to Super Bowl XXXIX. The Eagles will meet the New England Patriots on February 6. REUTERS/Rick Wilking RTW
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Kicker Adam Vinatieri stretches his kicking leg during the AFC Champion New England Patriots practice at Bartram Trail High School in Jacksonville, Florida February 3, 2005. The Patriots will play the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville’s Alltel Stadium in Super Bowl XXXIX February 6, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Blake MB
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (R) jokes with teammate Roman Phifer during the team’s walkthrough at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida February 5, 2005. The Patriots will play the Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville’s Alltel Stadium in Super Bowl XXXIX February 6, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Blake MB
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri walks off the field following the team’s walkthrough at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida February 5, 2005. The Patriots will play the Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville’s Alltel Stadium in Super Bowl XXXIX February 6, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Blake MB
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after his team beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Florida, February 6, 2005. Vinatieri scored the game-winning points, with a 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. REUTERS/Shaun Best MR
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates field goal against Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX. New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) celebrates his successful fourth quarter, 22-yard field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX with holder Josh Miller in Jacksonville, Florida, February 6, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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New England Patriots’ kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a 22-yard field goal during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Florida, February 6, 2005. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith MR
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri runs out onto the field after the Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Florida, February 6, 2005. Vinatieri scored the game-winning points with a 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith MR/SV
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From left, New England Patriots’ Christian Fauria, Adam Vinatieri, and Larry Izzo celebrate their 24-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Florida, February 6, 2005. The Patriots have won the NFL Vince Lombardi Championship trophy three out of the last four years. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith GAC/SV
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New England Patriots holder Josh Miller (L) congratulates kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) on his game winning kick with one second left in the fourth quarter in Pittsburgh September 25, 2005. The Patriots won 23-20. REUTERS/Jason Cohn
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) pumps his fist after hitting a winning 29-yard field goal to defeat the Atlanta Falcons as Falcons safety Kevin McCadam falls to the ground in Atlanta, Georgia October 9, 2005. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 31-28. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
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Adam Vinatieri kicks a field goal for the Indianapolis Colts against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLI, Feb. 4, 2007, in Miami.
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Dec 4, 2011; Foxborough, MA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the ball for three points in the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
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Jan 11, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) meet after the 2013 AFC divisional playoff football game. The Patriots won 43-22.
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Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) is congratulated by defensive tackle Zach Kerr (94) during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Adam Vinatieri, Patriots & Colts game-winning kick maker, Hall of Famer
Dec 24, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) attempts a field goal out of the hold of punter Pat McAfee (1) during a NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Colts 33-25. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 16, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) is congratulated by punter Rigoberto Sanchez (2) after kicking a 36-yard field goal in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titan at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a game-tying extra point against the Buffalo Bills late in the fourth quarter at New Era Field in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.
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Dec 10, 2017; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) greet kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) after kicking the game tying extra point against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 23, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a 54-yard field goal in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018.
Indianapolis Colts Versus New England Patriots At Gillette Stadium In Foxborough Mass Thursday Oct 4 2018
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Oct 4, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) before the game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 4, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) and punter Rigoberto Sanchez (2) take the field before their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 4, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) after New England’s 38-24 win at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 28, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) celebrates after converting the extra point against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) ties the NFL-record for most point scored, 2,544, in league history with this first-quarter kick.
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicked a field goal during the first half of action. Vinatieri tied the NFL record for most point scored, 2,544, in league history. The Oakland Raiders hosted the Indianapolis Colts at The Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.
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October 28, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal to become NFL’s all-time points leader during the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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October 28, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) is congratulated for kicking a field goal to become NFL’s all-time points leader during the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal in the second quarter to make the score 10-0 over the Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the game-winning 32-yard field goal as time expires in the fourth quarter of their game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 27-24.
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Jan 12, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks an extra point against the Kansas City Chiefs in an AFC Divisional playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a 39-yard field goal during the fourth quarter of their game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. The Colts won, 19-13.
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) celebrates a field goal late in the fourth quarter of their game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. The Colts won, 19-13.
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Nov 3, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a twenty-five yard field goal from the hold of punter Rigoberto Sanchez (8) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 3, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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Adam Vinatieri of the Indianapolis Colts was perfect on the day, and puts in a field goal, during Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Nov. 17, 2019. Colts won 33-13.
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Indianapolis Colts place kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) makes a field goal during the third quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. The Colts won, 33-13.
The Jacksonville Jaguars At Indianapolis Colts At Lucas Oil Stadium In Indianapolis In Nfl Week 11 Sunday Nov 17 2019
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Adam Vinatieri listens to a question during a press conference introducing the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 at Palace of Fine Arts, Feb. 5, 2026, in San Francisco.
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Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals record-setting receiver, Hall of Famer
Feb 5, 2026; San Franciso, CA, USA; From left: Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig and Drew Brees pose during a press conference introducing the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at Palace of Fine Arts. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Feb 5, 2026; San Franciso, CA, USA; Adam Vinatieri during a press conference introducing the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at Palace of Fine Arts. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots former player Adam Vinatieri stands on the field before the start of the second quarter in Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots former player Adam Vinatieri gestures before the start of the second quarter in Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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The other two on this Rushmore were only ever kickers in all of their football days.
Stenerud played youth soccer in Norway and came to the USA on a skiing scholarship. Andersen grew up in Denmark and was a 17-year-old exchange student when Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis talked him onto the football team.
New England Patriots Adam Vinatieri celebrates winning Super Bowl XXXVI with owner Robert Kraft at the Louisiana Superdome, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans.. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17.
Vinatieri hails from South Dakota, where his high school in Rapid City was a short drive from the real Mount Rushmore. He was a football quarterback and linebacker in addition to kicking. He wrestled, played basketball and ran track.
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His all-around scholar-athlete résumé earned an appointment to the United State Military Academy. He went to West Point but soon returned home, where for three years he was the punter and placekicker for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
The NFL wasn’t interested in a talented but inconsistent prospect from NCAA Division II. Vinatieri spent 1995 without a team and in heavy training.
He kicked and punted well in NFL Europe for the Amsterdam Admirals in the spring of 1996, earning a tryout with the New England Patriots. Parcells picked him over 39-year-old Matt Bahr, a former Browns kicker.
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Vinatieri was an entrenched Patriot by 1998, when Phil Dawson spent the season on the practice squad, prior to joining the Browns in 1999 and eventually breaking Groza’s Cleveland scoring record.
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The Patriots replaced head coach Pete Carroll with Bill Belichick in 2000.
In the Super Bowl capping Belichick’s 2001 season, Vinatieri broke a 17-17 tie with the Rams with a 48-yard field goal as time expired.
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Adam Vinatieri kicks the game-winning field goal for the New England Patriots against the St. Louis Rams as time expires in Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans. The Patriots won 20-17.
In a Super Bowl against Carolina two years later, he connected from 41 yards with four seconds left to break a 29-all tie.
After he helped beat the Eagles in a third Super Bowl the next year, the Patriots made him their franchise player for 2005, costing them $2.5 million.
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In 2006, Belichick deemed the new franchise-tag price, $3 million, too high for a kicker and let Vinatieri walk after 10 seasons, at age 33.
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He went to the Colts as a free agent and instantly popped up in another Super Bowl, making three field goals in a 29-17 win over the Bears.
Adam Vinatieri kicks a field goal for the Indianapolis Colts against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLI, Feb. 4, 2007, in Miami.
Letting Vinatieri go worked out for Belichick as a business decision.
Rookie fourth-round draft pick Stephen Gostkowski replaced Vinatieri in 2006 and spent 14 seasons with the team, kicking in three Super Bowl wins.
Vinatieri stabilized the Colts placekicking position for a long, long time. At one point, he made an NFL-record 44 field goals in a row.
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Vinatieri announced his retirement on the Pat McAfee Show on May 26, 2021.
“It all started on a snowy day in Foxborough,” Vinatieri says now, as if he has told his story before.
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A blizzard blew through the hills south of Boston on Jan. 19, 2002.
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“I’m sure it looked pretty,” Vinatieri says. “It was pretty hard to play in.”
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Four of the five newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (from left) Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Roger Craig and Larry Fitzgerald pose for a photo after unveiling their personal items for display at the Hall of Fame, Friday, April 17, 2026.
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Four of the five newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (from left) Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Roger Craig and Larry Fitzgerald pose for a photo after unveiling their personal items for display at the Hall of Fame, Friday, April 17, 2026.
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2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Drew Brees talks about his beginnings in football at the Hall, Friday, April 17, 2026.
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2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Drew Brees takes a moment to view his items on display at the Hall of Fame after the unveiling ceremony Friday, April 17, 2026.
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2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Roger Craig talks about his items on display at the Hall of Fame after the unveiling ceremony Friday, April 17, 2026.
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2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Drew Brees talks about his items on display at the Hall of Fame during the unveiling ceremony Friday, April 17, 2026.
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2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Larry Fitzgerald speaks about his items on display at the Hall of Fame after the unveiling ceremony Friday, April 17, 2026.
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Luke Kuechly, Ohio high school football legend, Hall of Fame linebacker
2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Luke Kuechly takes a moment after unveiling his items on display at the Hall of Fame after the unveiling ceremony Friday, April 17, 2026.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame archivist Jon Kendle talks about 2026 enshrinee Adam Vinatieri’s display of his playing years items during an unveiling at the Hall Friday, April 17, 2026.
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Luke Kuechly, Ohio high school football legend, Hall of Fame linebacker
2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Luke Kuechly talks about his first pro experience at the Hall Friday, April 17, 2026.
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Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronde Barber leads a roundtable discussion with three of the 2026 enshrines at the Hall Friday, April 17, 2026.
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Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals record-setting receiver, Hall of Famer
2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Larry Fitzgerald talks about the lessons he has learned from the game at the Hall Friday, April 17, 2026.
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Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game-tying field goal in the fourth quarter against the Raiders in an AFC playoff game at Foxboro Stadium, Jan. 19, 2002. Vinatieri later kicked a game-winning field goal in overtime of a 16-13 win.
Jon Gruden’s Raiders seemed to clinch a 13-10 playoff win when Tom Brady fumbled with 1:47 left. The call was overturned amid loud protests that led to “the tuck rule.” Still, Vinatieri had to make a 45-yard field goal in impossible conditions.
“We could barely run, let alone kick a field goal of that length,” Vinatieri’s Patriots teammate Mike Vrabel said.
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“When you watch it now, it’s amazing that he made it,” said Dawson.
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The amazing make sent the game to overtime, when Vinatieri put through a shorter one for the win.
New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates atop his teammates shoulders after his game-winning field goal in overtime defeated the Oakland Raiders in their AFC divisional playoff game, Jan. 19, 2002, at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
His Super Bowls were indoors or in warm weather, in New Orleans, Houston, Jacksonville and Miami. He missed the Colts’ loss to New Orleans in Super Bowl XLIV because of injury, replaced by Matt Stover. It was the last career game for Stover, then 42.
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Stover’s story is similar to Vinatieri’s. He was a high school receiver who kicked for the Browns for five years and then for the Ravens for 13 years after the move to Baltimore.
The current top 10 in NFL career scoring is:
1, Vinatieri, 2,673 points; 2, Morten Andersen, 2,544; 3, Gary Anderson, 2,434; 4, Jason Hanson, 2,150; 5, John Carney, 2,062; 6, Stover, 2,004; 7, George Blanda, 2,002; 8, Jason Elam, 1,983; 9, John Kasay, 1,970; 10, Robbie Gould, 1,961
ORG XMIT: 01/10/04 — AFC PLAYOFFS — New England Patriots host the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium –Patriot’s kicker, Adam Vinatieri kicks the game winning field goal in the final minutes of the Titans Patriot playoff game. Photo by Glenn Osmundson
Blanda was a quarterback and kicker. The others were kickers exclusively.
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Browns fans saw Vinatieri kick against Cleveland 10 times.
One was in Belichick’s memorable return to Cleveland, before anyone suspected he would build a Patriots dynasty. Dawson kicked four field goals to Vinatieri’s one in a 19-11 Browns win. Vinatieri wound up 8-2 against the Browns.
He didn’t take himself too seriously, as reflected by one of his pet sayings: “I never get to bake the cake. I get to put the icing on once in a while.”
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Vinatieri, 53, treasures his time in New England and is still a Patriots fan, in addition to holding allegiance to the team that kept him longer, the Colts.
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He and his wife, Valerie, have three children. The oldest, A.J., is entering his senior year as a punter at Lindenwood University in Missouri. The family lives in Zionsville, Indiana, about 15 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis.
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The three oldest players in NFL history were Blanda, 48; Morten Anderson, 47; and Vinatieri, 47.
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“As I aged, I went from being the rookie to the vet, then the big brother, then the dad, and by the end probably the grandpa in the locker room,” Vinatieri said.
He was taken quite seriously by his peers, who entrusted him to a prominent role in the NFL Players Association.
One of the most respected members of the expansion-era Browns was Dawson, who spent 14 seasons in Cleveland before kicking elsewhere. He was 44 when he ceremonially “retired as a Brown” in 2019.
Dawson’s role model was Adam Vinatieri.
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He did so back in February at the WM Phoenix Open, where he tied for third after leading late.
“You put yourself in those positions more and more,” Thorbjornsen said, “you get more comfortable, you learn every single time whether you do well or — I mean, whether the result is good or bad necessarily, if you’re talking about wins or losses.
“I don’t think I failed out there. I’m just learning. So, yeah, I put myself in that position. I was leading after what, 70 holes, 69 holes, whatever it was. I mean, we’re inching our way closer and closer. It’ll happen at some point.”
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About a month later, he then said this at the Players Championship, where he entered the final round in second.
“Yeah, just keep trying your best,” Thorbjornsen said. “If you keep putting yourself in that position, it’s going to happen at some point. So I think that’s really the main goal of all of us players out here is to have a chance or be in contention on the back nine on Sunday, and however the cards may fall, that’s just how it is.”
During Sunday’s final round of the final Rocket Classic, those around Thorbjornsen stumbled. Third-round leader Davis Riley? He bogeyed holes 2, 4 and 6. Michael Brennan, who started the final round one back? He made two double bogeys. Two-time major winner Xander Schauffele? He surged, but a bogey on 13 was costly. Ryder Cupper Rasmus Hojgaard? He also made a move, but a bogey on 11 slowed him. Players winner Cameron Young? He stalled.
And Thorbjornsen? To make it happen, he made things happen. Birdie on the par-4 1st at Detroit Golf Club, on a 12-foot putt. Birdie on the par-5 4th after hitting his third shot to 4 feet. Then came his closing nine, which was sensational. He birdied the par-4 10th, after hitting his approach to 6 feet. He birdied the par-4 12th after pitching in from right of the green. He birdied the par-5 14th after pitching to 2 feet, and that gave him a lead that he wouldn’t release. A hole later, on the par-3 15th, Thorbjornsen birdied again, after dropping his tee shot to 6 feet. He then locked up the title with a birdie on the par-4 18th, the three coming on a 25-foot putt. All of that, coupled with no bogeys, equaled a five-under 30 over his final nine holes.
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In the end, Thorbjornsen shot seven-under 63, and no one was better on Sunday. He won by two, and the title was the first on the PGA Tour for the 24-year-old.
Of course, he told us it was en route.
The takeaway
This won’t be the last win for Thorbjornsen. Watch out.
The leaderboard breakdown
– Sunday’s final round starts with Davis Riley holding a one-shot lead. Riley is at 15-under, Michael Brennan is at 14-under, and Rasmus Hojgaard, Chris Kirk, Rickie Fowler and Cameron Young are at 12-under.
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– Riley birdies the 407-yard, par-4 1st on a 49-foot putt, then Brennan follows with a 37-footer for birdie. Riley is at 16-under, Brennan is at 15-under, Kirk is at 13-under, and eight players are at 12-under — Fowler, Young, Hojgaard, Doug Ghim, Luke Clanton, Michael Kim, Kristoffer Ventura and Michael Thorbjornsen.
– Riley bogeys the 488-yard, par-4 2nd after his tee shot hit a tree, and he and Brennan are tied for the lead. Riley and Brennan are at 15-under, Kirk is at 13-under, and seven players are 12-under — Fowler, Ghim, Clanton, Kim, Ventura, Thorbjornsen and Patrick Cantlay.
– Brennan birdies the 372-yard, par-4 3rd on an 11-foot putt, and he takes a one-shot lead. Brennan is at 16-under, Riley is at 15-under, and Ventura, Thorbjornsen and Kirk are at 13-under.
– Riley bogeys the 588-yard, par-5 4th after losing his tee shot in the left rough, and Brennan’s lead grows to two. Brennan is at 16-under, Riley, Kirk and Hojgaard are at 14-under, and Ventura and Thorbjornsen are at 13-under.
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– Kirk birdies the 510-yard, par-4 6th on a 35-foot putt, and he is one shot back of the lead. Brennan is at 16-under, Kirk is at 15-under, Riley and Hojgaard are at 14-under, and Ventura, Thorbjornsen, Fowler and Xander Schauffele are at 13-under.
– Brennan double-bogeys the 499-yard, par-4 7th after hitting his tee shot out of bounds, and there is now a six-way tie for the lead. Brennan, Schauffele, Hojgaard, Kirk, Kim and Ventura are at 14-under, Thorbjornsen and Riley are at 13-under, and Fowler, Davis Thompson and Hideki Matsuyama are at 12-under.
– Schauffele birdies the 332-yard, par-4 8th after hitting his tee shot to 22 feet, and he takes a one-shot lead. Schauffele is at 15-under, Kim, Ventura, Kirk, Brennan and Hojgaard are at 14-under, Thorbjornsen and Riley are at 13-under, and Fowler, Young, Thompson and Matsuyama are at 12-under.
– Hojgaard and Brennan each birdie the 8th, and there’s now a three-way tie for the lead. Schauffele, Hojgaard and Brennan are at 15-under, Kim, Ventura, Kirk and Riley are at 14-under, and Thorbjornsen and Young are at 13-under.
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– Hojgaard birdies the 426-yard, par-4 10th on a 14-foot putt, and he takes a one-shot lead. Hojgaard is at 16-under, Schauffele, Riley and Brennan are at 15-under, and Kim, Ventura, Thorbjornsen and Kirk are at 14-under.
– Hojgaard bogeys the 253-yard, par-3 11th after missing a 6-footer for par, and four players are now tied for the lead. Schauffele, Thorbjornsen, Riley and Hojgaard are at 15-under, Kim, Ventura, Kirk and Brennan are at 14-under, and Matsuyama and Young are at 13-under.
– Schauffele bogeys the 410-yard, par-4 13th after his tee shot goes left, and three players are now tied for the lead. Thorbjornsen, Riley and Hojgaard are at 15-under, Schauffele, Kim, Ventura, Kirk and Brennan are at 14-under, and Matsuyama, Young and Cantlay are at 13-under.
– Thorbjornsen birdies the 572-yard, par-5 14th after pitching to 2 feet with his third shot, and he leads by one. Thorbjornsen is at 16-under, Schauffele, Riley and Hojgaard are at 15-under, and Ventura and Brennan are at 14-under.
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– Thorbjornsen birdies the 140-yard, par-3 15th after hitting his tee shot to 6 feet, and he leads by two. Thorbjornsen is at 17-under, Schauffele and Riley are at 15-under, and Brennan and Ventura are at 14-under.
– Riley birdies the 14th after getting home in two, and he moves to one stroke back of the lead. Thorbjornsen is at 17-under, Riley is at 16-under, and Schauffele and Hojgaard are at 15-under.
– Thorbjornsen birdies the 475-yard, par-4 18th on a 25-foot putt, and he likely clinches the tournament. He’s at 18-under, Riley and Schauffele are at 16-under, and Hojgaard is at 15-under.
– The final leaderboard reads this way: Thorbjornsen at 18-under, Schauffele at 16-under, Riley at 15-under, and Hojgaard at 14-under.
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The final word
“It feels amazing to be sitting here.” — Thorbjornsen on CBS while watching highlights of his victory
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott registered their first win of the new 2026 racing season when Steel Strike triumphed in the National Jockeys Trust Handicap (1400m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
The quick-starting galloper Felix Majestic, appreciating the firmer track conditions, set a demanding pace, establishing a significant four-length lead over his chasers, with Steel Strike in pursuit.
Leading jockey Tim Clark remained composed on Steel Strike, but it took the entirety of the Rosehill straight to reel in the brave Felix Majestic in a hard-fought finish.
“It was a great set-up for him today,” Bott shared. “Tim wanted to be aggressive early and put himself into the picture.”
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“We thought it would be a truly run race and I think he enjoyed having something to chase. He was usually the one creating the pace last preparation and that left him vulnerable late but it all fell into place for him today.”
Steel Strike ($8), campaigned by Scott Darby’s syndication company Darby Racing, finally collared the tenacious Felix Majestic ($12) just before the finishing post, securing victory by a half neck. Silvanito ($11) claimed third place, a further half length behind.
The $2.70 favourite, Tarzing, was under pressure a considerable distance from home and could only manage sixth position.
Clark celebrated his birthday with a winning double, having earlier saluted the judge on Funshow, sharing riding honours with Zac Lloyd.
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Steel Strike, a five-year-old son of Exceedance, was having his 10th career start and recorded his second career win.
“I think this horse will be a very good buy for Darby Racing,” Bott stated. “The plan is to just take Steel Strike through his grades and potentially get him out to 1600m.”
Waterhouse and Bott concluded the 2025/26 season with 132 wins across all tracks, including 69 metropolitan victories, placing them second on the Sydney premiership ladder behind Chris Waller, who secured 183 wins and earned nearly $18 million in prize money.
Their standout performer from the previous season was Sir Delius, a triple Group 1 winner who claimed the Underwood Stakes, Turnbull Stakes, and Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
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Sir Delius is currently being prepared for a spring campaign and impressed Bott with a strong second in his Randwick barrier trial on Friday, behind Oh Diamond Lil, with Autumn Glow finishing third. Get the best Australian betting sites for all the upcoming racing action.
Lindsay Park’s shrewd decision to acquire former New Zealand galloper Touchdown continues to reap benefits, with the progressive five-year-old gelding showcasing another commanding performance at Flemington.
The Ben, Will and JD Hayes-trained gelding has now recorded five wins and three placings from a mere nine career starts, achieving a decisive victory in the Melbourne Cup Carnival On Sale (1620m).
Following a noteworthy second over 1400 metres at Sandown upon his return, Touchdown advanced further in his second-up run.
Co-trainer Ben Hayes shared his thoughts: “Although he didn’t win at Sandown, it was still a great run. We had to go back from the draw on a heavy track first-up and he was super through the line. He really came through it well. This time he had to do a bit more work than we thought but it was an easy watch in the end and he was strong through the line and there were nice spacings back to second and third.”
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Sent off as the $1.95 favourite, Touchdown triumphed over Danny O’Brien’s Fahrr Flung ($12) by two lengths, with Kaleo ($5.50) a further 2¼ lengths back in third.
Hayes is confident that the lightly raced import still has considerable untapped potential as the stable gradually escalates his race starts.
“I think there is a lot more to come and he is an exciting horse going forward,” Hayes stated. “It is always good when they run well at this place and there are a lot of nice races to win. We’re not going to get too carried away with him yet and we’ll go through the grades with him but he may end up in a nice race in the spring.”
The victory also represented jockey Blake Shinn’s second winner of the day on his comeback meeting after a substantial spell due to injury.
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Shinn believes Touchdown possesses the qualities to mature into an even better horse as he is tested over greater distances.
“He’s a raw talent, I feel and he’s not the furnished product,” Shinn commented. “I love that he’s got a great length of stride and I think he’ll get better as he gets further.”
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