FRANCHISE NOTES

     Spurs Chair Peter Holt's net worth is estimated at around
$40M (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 7/20)....An article in the SAN
JOSE MERCURY NEWS claims that San Jose is becoming "a mecca" for
pro sports.  The MLS Clash average 19,200 per game, the AFL
SaberCats over 15,000, and the RHI Rhinos 4,600 (SAN JOSE MERCURY
NEWS, 7/21)....The S.F. Giants unveiled Virtual Views -- a free
Web site that gives on-line ticket buyers the ability to see the
view from their seats before buying tickets (Giants)....ESPN's
Bob Ley reported Lakers officials are "angry" at Magic Johnson
for his "numerous comings and goings."  Johnson could not return
until January because of cap rules -- and then only if 3/4 of NBA
owners approve. Johnson has yet to repurchase the percentage of
the Lakers he resold to Owner Jerry Buss upon his comeback last
season ("SportsCenter," ESPN, 7/22).