RALEIGH, N.C. - The mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards says she is helping him live "a life of truth" and the two remain in love even after their affair helped trigger his downfall from the pinnacle of U.S. politics.

In her first public comments since she became known as Edwards' other woman in 2008, Hunter didn't provide any details of their status but said Edwards is a great father who wants to be there full-time for their daughter, now 2.

An attorney for Hunter declined to comment, and a spokeswoman for John Edwards said he would not comment.

Connecticut's path to another perfect season could include a renewal of the most heated rivalry in women's college basketball.

1 overall seed in the NCAA women's basketball tournament Monday night and will open against Southern in Norfolk, Va.

Geno Auriemma's Huskies have won an NCAA record 72 straight games, but none of them have come against Pat Summitt's Lady Vols.