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Tuesday, October 11, 2005

"Tellem in talks for post-SFX merger"Vol.8 Iss.22 Pg.5 by Wes Layton



Arn Tellem is viewed in the sports industry as the most poweful sports agent in the United States, so when on September 30th he announced that he is stepping down after five years as the CEO of SFX Sports, and would now buy back his business that he originally sold to SFX Entertainment, he left the sports world stunned.
With this move, Tellam could and will be taking some of the companies agents and clients with him to the L.A. based office. To name a few of them he will be regaining Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady and Nomar Garciaparra as his clients. He will also be taking some prominent NBA and MLB agents with him as well. More importantly is the issue of Tellam naming his new partner. He has been in talks with many companies with prominent connections with the sports world, but none could be named. This final decision will be announced on Thanksgiving. I think all of the world will not only be eating turkey and watching football, but will be anxious to see what lucky company will become Tellam's partner and be getting a definite pay raise!