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INDIANAPOLIS - Adam Vinatieri savored all those New England celebrations. He made the two big field goals in the Tuck Rule playoff game and, of course, the two game-winning Super Bowl kicks. On Sunday, the longtime Patriots kicker will return to his former home, possibly for the final time. Its amazing, the 42-year-old Colts kicker said when asked about his career this week. I could never have been more lucky. If I wrote it as a book, people would never believe it. Believe it. The NFLs oldest player has played for three Super Bowl-winning coaches — Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick and Tony Dungy. Hes played with three No. 1 draft picks — Drew Bledsoe, Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck — and a three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback in Tom Brady. And, yes, as a rookie, Vinatieri actually did run down Dallas Herschel Walker on a kickoff return. Along the way, Vinatieri filled his resume with other incredible feats. He has four Super Bowl rings, is a perfect 6-0 on championship weekend as he makes his seventh appearance Sunday at New England (13-4). Vinatieri also is the NFLs career post-season scoring leader (233 points), and this weekend, he can make history in Foxborough, Massachusetts. He will surpass Jerry Rice for most post-season games (29) in a career, if he plays Sunday, and he can break Tony Fritschs record for most consecutive post-season games with a field goal (13), a mark that was set during the 1970s — so long ago that even the NFLs oldest player doesnt remember it. A win Sunday would send Vinatieri to another Super Bowl and give him a chance to tie Charles Haley for the most individual rings (five). Teammates are astounded by Vinatieris feats. A lot of guys never make the playoffs, said return specialist Josh Cribbs, a 10-year veteran who made his playoff debut Jan. 4. For me, this is like a cherry on top of my career — just being in there. Ive seen him (Vinatieri) play in a lot of games and the Super Bowl, like its nothing, like its another day. I guess a guy like that, nothing can faze him, Cribbs added. Perhaps nothing should faze a man who is the great, great grandson of Gen. George Custers bandmaster, a distant cousin of daredevil Evil Knievel and a guy who has hunted lions and bears. Age hasnt slowed down Vinatieri, either. This season, he scored 140 points and became the first player in league history to top 900 points with two different franchises. Vinatieri has missed only two kicks all season — a 46-yard field goal at Tennessee in the regular-season finale and a 44-yarder at Denver last weekend. And at the start of next year, Vinatieri will need just seven eight points to break Mike Vanderjagts franchise scoring record (995) and 12 points to top the 1,000-point mark with two different teams. Not bad for a guy who just wanted to land a spot on the Patriots roster. It didnt take long for Bostons hard-care fans to embrace him. Back then, I was the underdog trying to find a spot on the team, Vinatieri said. But since the best clutch kicker in league history signed with Indianapolis as a free agent in 2006, Patriots fans have greeted Automatic Adam with a resounding chorus of boos each time he comes back to Gillette Stadium. Following last seasons divisional-round loss, Vinatieri told a Boston radio station that he was disappointed by the crowds reaction. After all, Vinatieri hasnt shed all of his Boston roots. He still appreciates a cup of coffee from Dunkin Donuts, he still likes the Red Sox and he still enjoys seeing some old friends at Gillette Stadium. It might be his final chance. With the Colts hosting New England during the 2015 regular season and no assurance Indy (13-5) will bring back a 44-year-old kicker in 2016, after his current two-year deal expires, Sundays game could be Vinatieris Foxborough farewell. I wont reminisce, he said. It will be business as usual. Hed just like to finish it in his trademark style — with another postgame celebration in New England. Its a special thing to be in the league for a long time, to play with franchises that win in the playoffs and go deep in the playoffs, Vinatieri said, explaining the secret to his success. You try to focus on the job at hand and not the grandness of it all. Notes: Indianapolis put backup linebacker Josh McNary on the commissioners exempt list Thursday, less than 24 hours after prosecutors filed three criminal charges including rape against him. ... Three Colts players appeared on the injury report. Cornerbacks Vontae Davis (knee) and Greg Toler (groin) were both limited participants at practice. Linebacker Erik Walden (knee) was a full participant. Linebacker DQwell Jackson also returned to practice Thursday after getting some extra rest Wednesday. All four starters are expected to play Sunday, coach Chuck Pagano said. Pánské Basketbalové Boty Adidas . 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Sami Vatanen had a goal and an assist and Anaheim used a four-goal first period to extend their winning streak to six games with a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.Shaun Edwards has defended under-fire coach Rob Howley by insisting Wales autumn campaign will be judged on how they fare against South Africa on Saturday. Wales have not claimed three autumn victories since overcoming Japan, Canada and Romania in 2002.Howleys side are in position to do that after bouncing back from their opening defeat to Australia with narrow wins over Argentina and Japan. Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! But the nature of Saturdays 33-30 victory over Japan - they won it when Sam Davies landed a drop goal with nine seconds left - has led to questions over where this Wales team is heading with Warren Gatland currently away on British and Irish Lions leave. Jamie Roberts goes over for the second Wales try You know when you are in this position as a national coach, you have to block everything out, defence coach Edwards said. You continue doing your job, what you are trying to do.Rob has only been in one Six Nations [when Gatland was on a similar sabbatical ahead of the 2013 Lions tour to Australia] and he has won it. Akihito Yamada of Japan scores a try for the visitors He has a 100 per cent winning record, he is an excellent coach with his attention to detail.ddddddddddddWales have only won two and drawn one of their previous 31 matches against South Africa who arrive at their lowest ebb in years, losing six of their last seven matches, the latest of which was their first ever defeat to Italy.But Wales triumphed when they last met in Cardiff two years ago, with Leigh Halfpenny kicking four penalties in a hard-fought 12-6 victory. South Africa players trudge off after their demoralising defeat to Italy The success or relative failure [of the autumn] will depend on whether we win on Saturday, Edwards said.Its been said in the past weve played Australia many times and lost by one point. Weve played fantastic, but weve lost. Its all about winning and weve won two tight games.Have we played as well as wanted to on Saturday? No, we didnt. But were going into a cup final this week against a team ranked higher than us and theyve got what we want, which is that fourth ranked position.Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price. Hurry, offer ends December 4! Also See: Italy stun Springboks Wales deny brave Japan Jones: Wales complacent Howley wary of Boks backlash ' ' '
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