WNBA offers fashion and makeup tips to its rookies

I actually first heard about this while I was watching sports center. My first reaction was one of shock and I thought i may have heard incorrectly. As part of a two day orientation WNBA rookies learned how to apply blush to the apples of their cheeks and how to put on eyeliner "to recieve the right attention off the court." Basically the WNBA is becoming more image conscious and is trying to market their players to expand the fan base which in turn means more profit for the league. But at what cost? Makeupo sessions are meant for middle school sleepovers and have absolutely no place in an orientation for a professional basketball team, even if that team is made up of female athletes. it is insulting and implies that these women have to look pretty as well as be increadably talented in order to get any recognition. It is completely disrespectful and trivialzes the athletic abilities and accomplishments of these female athletes. Sara Stith 338I.S7