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UConn vs. South Carolina live updates: NCAA championship predictions, where to watch
UConn and South Carolina will compete for the National Championship
USA TODAY’s Meghan Hall breaks down the upcoming matchup between the Gamecocks and the Huskies for the National Championship.
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It’s UConn and South Carolina in the women’s basketball national championship game today. And what a matchup it is.
It’s a battle of Dawn Staley’s modern dynasty, the Gamecocks going for a third NCAA title in four years and fourth overall under Staley, and Geno Auriemma’s historic dynasty, the Huskies going for their 12th championship and first since 2016.
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It’s Paige Bueckers chasing her first NCAA championship ring while South Carolina seniors Bree Hall, Raven Johnson and Sania Feagin hunt winning their third ring and back-to-back titles, a feat not achieved in nearly a decade.
USA TODAY Sports is bringing you live updates, scores, highlights and analysis throughout the game. Follow along.
What time is women’s NCAA championship game today?
The Gamecocks and Huskies tip off at 3 p.m. ET.
Where to watch South Carolina vs. UConn in women’s NCAA final
ABC is airing the game. You can also stream on Fubo (free trial).
UConn women’s basketball national championships
Geno Auriemma has led the Huskies to a record 11 national championships: 1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. The program recently shared a photo of him wearing all his rings on social media. Auriemma has been at the helm since 1985.
Odds via BetMGM as of Sunday, April 6.
- Spread: UConn -6.5
- Moneyline Favorite: UConn -305
- Moneyline Underdog: South Carolina +245
- Total: 133.5
The Gamecocks and Huskies are playing at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Advocates, caregivers, patients, and community leaders gathered at the South Carolina State House on Friday for the inaugural South Carolina Sickle Cell Day.
Organizers said the event focused on raising awareness of sickle cell disease.
The South Carolina CBO Collective Caucus hosted the event at 10 a.m., coinciding with World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth.
Organizers said the gathering brought together healthcare professionals, legislators, advocates, and supporters from across the state to discuss education, support, and action related to sickle cell disease.
The program is designed to amplify the voices of individuals and families impacted by the disease and encourage conversations about healthcare access, advocacy, research, and community support, organizers said.
Attendees heard personal stories and learned about challenges faced by those living with sickle cell disease.
“World Sickle Cell Day is a powerful call to action for all of us,” said founder and CEO of The B Strong Group Brenda Green. She said the collaboration expands support, strengthens community response, and stands with affected families.
The B Strong Group, founded in 2017 and based in Columbia, is a nonprofit organization focused on sickle cell awareness, advocacy, and caregiver support.
The group organizes blood drives, caregiver workshops, and awareness campaigns under the motto “Educate, Advocate, Empower.”
An 87-year-old businessman in Columbia, South Carolina says he has no plans to retire.
Leonard Fabrizio works as a retailer at Brittons of Columbia, a locally-owned men’s clothing store.
“I’m not the type of person who can sit around by myself,” said Fabrizio. “I just enjoy the interaction and that’s the big thing, is the interaction with people. It’s always been the drive in this business for me, said Fabrizio.
Fabrizio’s retail career began as a college student when he worked at J.C. Penney. He has watched Columbia grow and has owned a store and managed several others.
His advice is to “Be patient. It takes time to build a business. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s rewarding. It’s fun. But you have to have compassion for the business.”
Fabrizio recently celebrated another birthday alongside those who have supported his career.
(WPDE) — June 9 marked International Batten Disease Awareness Day, shining a light on a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder.
It primarily affects children and causes harmful waste material to build up inside the cells of the brain and nervous system.
One South Carolina family used the day to raise awareness as their 2-year-old son, Sam Stockton, lives with CLN2 Batten disease.
Sam was diagnosed at 16 weeks old, and his family says they travel every other week for enzyme-replacement therapy while also searching for clinical research opportunities.
Through Hope for Sam, the family is working to spread information about Batten disease and support other families facing rare diseases.
“Just the more you know about rare diseases, I never knew that over 300 million people worldwide live with rare diseases. And that means there’s less access to care because people aren’t researching it and not as many people have it. So the more information that’s out there, we feel is the better,” Jordan Stockton said.
There are 13 known types of Batten disease, and there is no cure. Researchers estimate the disease affects about two to four out of every 100,000 births in the United States.
The Stockton family says they have found support through the Batten Disease Support, Research and Advocacy Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families navigate the disease while providing resources.
More information and donation details are available at this link.
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