For the second time in three years, the New England Patriots are the National Football League champions, thanks to kicker Adam Vinatieri.
With four seconds remaining, Vinatieri kicked a 41-yard field goal to propel the New England Patriots to a 32-29 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII.
After Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme connected on a 12-yard touchdown pass with wide receiver Ricky Proehl with 1:08 remaining, New England quarterback Tom Brady marched his team back down a short field to set up Vinatieri for the game-winning attempt.
Similar to the composure he showed when defeating the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI, Vinatieri prevailed in the clutch again, despite missing a 31-yard field goal and having a 36-yard attempt blocked earlier in the contest.
Brady was named the game's Most Valuable Player for the second time as he finished the game 32 of 48 for 354 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
A female victim was beaten unconscious early Sunday morning on the 10 block of S. Randall Street, according to a police report.
The female, 20, was walking at 12:45 a.m. when the suspect hit her on the head from behind, leaving her unconscious. She regained consciousness on Bowen Court, but the suspect had left.
The victim carried a purse, but none of the contents were stolen. She was treated for a head injury at a local hospital, where she was later released.
Madison Police have no further information and encourage those with tips to call Crimestoppers at 266-6014.
Another female, 33, was pushed down while walking in the 3000 block of Atwood Avenue Saturday at 10:55 p.m.
The suspect, a 30 to 40-year-old male, approached the female and ripped her purse from her shoulder.
The female sustained a minor injury, but refused treatment.
Police have not located the suspect.
