Boxer Laila Ali must tackle new footwork to compete on the TV show "Dancing With the Stars."

Tom Urbanski, the bouncer who was paralyzed during the triple shooting at Minxx strip club, is checking out of the hospital today.

Urbanski remains paralyzed from the waist down, but he has been coherent for a week, and "he's going to make it," his wife, Kathy, said Tuesday.

Urbanski, another bouncer and a woman were shot during an early morning melee on Feb. 19 when a gathering including NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones at Minxx turned violent.

The shooting remains under investigation. No arrests have been made.

Meanwhile, Las Vegas police are investigating another incident involving a high-profile NFL player.

Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Levi Jones pressed misdemeanor charges against Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter. Jones alleges he was beaten by Porter at a blackjack table about 7 p.m. Sunday at the Palms.

Police spokesman Martin Wright confirmed Tuesday that Jones alleged that several of his gold chains were stolen during the altercation.

KRUGER PURSUED

UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger already has turned down a big-school offer, said Dave Cokin, who made the comment Tuesday on KBAD-AM, 920 (ESPN), during his sports-talk show with John Hanson.

Cokin said he could not identify the school because Kruger swore him to secrecy. The school has not yet announced that it is letting its coach go, Cokin said. Kruger has two years remaining on his UNLV deal.

ALI'S DAUGHTER FAVORED

Boxer Laila Ali is a narrow favorite over former 'N Sync member Joey Fatone on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars IV." Ali is listed at 4-1 and Fatone at 5-1 at the Wynn Las Vegas race and sports book.

Johnny Avello, director of the race and sports operations, posts the odds for entertainment purposes only.

The rest of the odds are as follows: TV personality Leeza Gibbons, 7-1; country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, 8-1; Miss USA 2003 Shandi Finnessey, 10-1; NBA great Clyde Drexler, 12-1; actor Ian Ziering, 14-1; skater Apolo Anton Ohno, 15-1; Paul McCartney's estranged wife, Heather Mills, 18-1; supermodel Paulina Porizkova and "Cheers" mailman John Ratzenberger, 25-1.

THE SCENE AND HEARD

More on the Riviera moves: George Staresinic, the property's director of advertising and public relations, and John Neeland, publicity manager since 1998, were told Monday the resort was dissolving the department. Most of related work, but not all, would be farmed to outside agencies, Neeland said in an e-mail to the media. ...

An update on Mike Shepherd, director of basketball operations at UNLV, and his wife, Allison. They had a 6-pound, 2-ounce baby girl on Monday, the day after the Rebels delivered a 74-68 second-round victory over Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament at Chicago. The name has not yet been announced. ...

The Rainbow Bar & Grill, a rock 'n' roll hot spot on Paradise Road, is moving to a new location less than two years after opening. In a release Tuesday, owners Jerry and Bob Greenberg said the restaurant's popularity has prompted them to seek a larger and more exciting venue that would allow more live music performances.

SIGHTINGS

Bruce Willis, celebrating his 52nd birthday Monday with cake, champagne, blackjack and craps at the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood with seven friends, including Robert Earl, the resort's boss. ... NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, lighting up the dance floor Sunday night at Pure in Caesars Palace. The "Dancing With the Stars" participant headed for the dance floor after signing autographs in the VIP section. ... David Hasselhoff, lunching with his father, Joe, Monday afternoon at McCormick & Schmick's.

THE PUNCH LINE

"Checked into rehab to kick $500-a-day nacho cheese habit." -- From David Letterman's Top Ten Signs You've Been Watching Too Much College Basketball

Norm Clarke can be reached at 383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com. Find additional sightings and more online at www.normclarke.com.