Just want to pass on some info from press releases that have been come into my mailbox over the last week or so.

First, CPTV will be airing a live edition of the "Geno Auriemma Show" called appropriately enough "Geno Live!" on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. from the Hartford Club.

Meghan Culmo, a member of UConn's first Final Four team and long-time color commentator on UConn women's games aired on CPTV, will be joined by Auriemma and the rest of his staff (Chris Dailey, Shea Ralph and Marisa Moseley). Questions will be taken from the live studio audience.

The studio audience will consist of CPTV members who have made a donation/donations. There will be no tickets available at the door.

The show will be rebroadcast on Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. and Feb. 20 at noon.

CONNECTICUT SUN MINI-PLANS ON SALE
The Connecticut Sun recently put mini-plans on sale starting as low as $110 per package, with all tickets in the plan discounted from the box office price, both Mini Plans include priority purchase standing for the 2010 WNBA Playoffs.

The Big Game Plan includes eight games as well as the 2010 WNBA All Star Game while the Weekender Plan allows fans who cannot attend games during the week the opportunity to see the Sun play in five games during the weekends. Two other plans, the Pick 6 Plan and the 4 for $48, will go on sale beginning in March.

Mini Plans are available for purchase by either calling 1-877-SUN-TIXX and speaking with a Sun ticket representative or online at www.connecticutsun.com.

ESSAY CONTEST
The Sun is inviting Connecticut students in grades 4-8 to participate in the Second Annual Women in Sports Essay Contest. Students may submit a one-page essay answering the question: Who is your favorite female athlete and why? All essays must be received by the Connecticut Sun front office by Friday, April 9. Sun players, along with members of the organization, will judge the essays.

Entry forms are now available on www.connecticutsun.com .

One grand prize winner will receive an exclusive school assembly with Sun mascot Blaze and/or players to recognize the winning student, essay and school. The winner will be recognized at a Sun preseason game, receive four tickets to a preseason game and have their essay posted on www.connecticutsun.com . Five runners-up, one from each grade level, will receive four tickets to a Sun preseason game and their essays posted on www.connecticutsun.com . The first 50 entrants in the contest will receive a special gift from the Connecticut Sun as well as two complimentary tickets to a Sun preseason game.