There are new fields emerging all of the time, and one particular field that has become more popular as of late is probably the cause of a lot of consternation among sports fans. This field is otherwise known as sports management. Sports managers often represent professional athletes. They negotiate on their behalf for larger salaries and benefits. The usually earn a percentage of the athlete’s total income, and thus it is in their best interest to make as much money for their clients as possible. Because sports managers have often been successful, athlete’s salaries have skyrocketed in the last few years, necessitating higher ticket prices for the sports fan.



