Falcons’ Andy Levitre drops $1,700 so three-week-old daughter can attend Super Bowl

Falcons’ Andy Levitre drops $1,700 so three-week-old daughter can attend Super Bowl G Andy Levitre spends $1,700 so his newborn can watch game at NRG Stadium on Sunday. Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://usat.ly/2l1DSIE USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down what to look out for from Houston as the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons prepare for Super Bowl LI.

Warriors beat Clippers 133-120 for 9th straight win over LA

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles.

Marleau scores 500th goal, surging Sharks down Canucks 4-1

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Philip Larsen goes into the boards with San Jose Sharks right wing Joel Ward during first-period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. less Vancouver Canucks defenseman Philip Larsen goes into the boards with San Jose Sharks right wing Joel Ward during first-period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 2, … more San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during first-period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.

UTEP rallies in 2nd half to beat UAB 63-59

Omega Harris had 23 points as UTEP came roaring back in the second half to beat UAB 63-59 on Thursday night UTEP rallies in 2nd half to beat UAB 63-59 Omega Harris had 23 points as UTEP came roaring back in the second half to beat UAB 63-59 on Thursday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k7tv46 EL PASO, Texas – Omega Harris had 23 points as UTEP came roaring back in the second half to beat UAB 63-59 on Thursday night. UAB looked to be in control at the break, leading 28-19 but the Miners rallied.

Sanders, Sherwood pour in 63, Idaho tops Portland St. 89-72

Victor Sanders scored a career-high 40 points, and combined with Chad Sherwood to score 13 of Idaho’s 14 3-point baskets as the Vandals defeated Portland State 89-72 on Thursday night Sanders, Sherwood pour in 63, Idaho tops Portland St. 89-72 Victor Sanders scored a career-high 40 points, and combined with Chad Sherwood to score 13 of Idaho’s 14 3-point baskets as the Vandals defeated Portland State 89-72 on Thursday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k7vYMg MOSCOW, Idaho – Victor Sanders scored a career-high 40 points, and combined with Chad Sherwood to score 13 of Idaho’s 14 3-point baskets as the Vandals defeated Portland State 89-72 on Thursday night.

Herd Start Homestand With Loss

Sioux Falls, SD-A slow first period was the difference Thursday night as the Sioux Falls Stampede fell 5-2 to the Dubuque Fighting Saints before 4,519 fans at the PREMIER Center. Dubuque scored three times in the first period before the Stampede rallied to outshoot the Fighting Saints 32-15 in the final two periods, but couldn’t get the break they needed to tie the game.

First patients of revived program get heart transplants

As a young man lingered near death – his heart barely pumping, other organs also failing – about two dozen members of the University of Kansas Health System’s multidisciplinary team debated what to do. Was he too sick for anything but palliative care? No one wanted to tell the 30-year-old patient that.

Purdue women fall to No. 3 Maryland 85-70

The Purdue women’s basketball team dropped to 14-8 on the season Thursday night, falling to visiting third-ranked Maryland at Mackey Arena, 85-70. The Terrapins scored 23 second-chance points and scored 46 points in the paint as they remained undefeated in Big Ten play at 10-0 and moved to 22-1 overall on the season.

Too slow? Not this Derby-bound import says John Moore

European form over 2,400m isn’t necessarily a plus in Hong Kong but big race trainer believes Group Three Centenary Plate fancy Helene Charisma can buck the trend Staying form out of Europe can be a red flag to an import’s BMW Hong Kong Derby prospects but trainer John Moore believes Helene Charisma is developing the necessary dash to adapt to a new style of racing. Helene Charisma carries a rating of 94, the highest of the horses purchased out of Europe for Hong Kong’s most sought-after race.

It’s Official. The Warriors Have the Clippers Number

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, looks to pass as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Splash Brothers dropped 50 points and the Warriors blew out Los Angeles, 133-120, for their ninth consecutive victory over the Clippers.