ESPNET SPORTSZONE PREPARES TO OFFER DAILY PAYMENT PLAN

          ESPNET SportsZone today is expected to "become the
     first major Web site to let viewers pay for service on a
     daily basis," according to Rebecca Quick of the WALL STREET
     JOURNAL.  SportsZone will offer the $1 daily access option
     in conjunction with Internet billing company CyberCash Inc., 
     and anticipates the "micropayment" option to "lure viewers
     who wouldn't normally spring for a subscription, including
     folks who might want to see a particular event."  Rich
     LeFurgy, VP/Starwave Corp., says a micropayment option lets
     the company "explore whether people are interested in coming
     in just for a day."  SportsLine USA and new partner CBS said
     they are also "considering ways to incorporate micropayments
     into its service" (WALL STREET JOURNAL, 3/17).