CORRECTION

Lubanski’s goal: show he’s big league timber

Chris Lubanski appeared to be on the fast track to the big leagues after being drafted fifth overall by Kansas City in 2003 and earning Single-A Player of the Year honors in 2004 and 2005.

IN BRIEF

golf

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

Poll: Reid loses full ballot test

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid must pick up far more support from crossover Republicans and independents to win re-election, according to a new poll that shows him losing to the GOP front-runner in a full-ballot election with eight contenders and a “none of these candidates” option.

PBR competitor Meier fires up ex-champ Murray

Of all the bull riders in town, retired superstar Ty Murray is most excited to see Austin Meier compete in the Professional Bull Riders World Cup today through Sunday at the Thomas & Mack Center ($22-$197).

Larry King split is one for books

The marital blowup between CNN talk-show legend Larry King and his wife, Shawn, has a number of Las Vegas show business connections.

Free lunch

IN BRIEF

CityCenter unveils model units at Mandarin Oriental

CityCenter officials Wednesday showed off two stylishly designed model units on the Mandarin Oriental’s 24th floor. The units were completed in an effort to help close sales on the building’s 227 residences.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

Shaky Lakers, Cavs not sure things

Suspicious officiating and game-fixing conspiracies aside, there are several reasons to appreciate the NBA. The game is presently blessed with an abundance of great players, one being Kevin Durant.

NHRA teams develop wheel-restraint systems after Arizona tragedy

It was a racer’s worst nightmare, one that Antron Brown will never forget. On Feb. 21, during the first round of eliminations at Firebird International Raceway near Phoenix, spectator Sue Zimmer, 52, of Rice Lake, Wis., was killed after being hit by a tire and wheel that flew from Brown’s Top Fuel dragster.

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