LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Todd Ricketts of the Chicago Cubs almost loses his cover when he becomes tonight’s Undercover Boss. Todd Ricketts’ Undercover Boss episode first aired on the one year anniversary of his family’s purchase of the team. Tonight, that favorite Cubs episode returns to CBS.

Ricketts family bought controlling interest in the Cubs, Wrigley Field and related assets from the Tribune Co. for $845 million. So why did Todd get the gig for Undercover Boss?

Ricketts told news that it was just the result of elimination. His sister was pregnant, his older brother lives in Nebraska. Plus Todd told news that CBS and him feared that his older brother was far more recognizable to staffers. Todd Rickets is the brother of Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts; Todd sits on the board of directors.

Despite his boardroom experience, Todd Rickets gets fired tonight on day one of his job as the Undercover Boss. Luckily, Ricketts redeems himself and gets back to work.

Ricketts tells news that he was fascinated by his tasks, including even cleaning the restrooms. But the one task that Ricketts confesses to enjoying the most was working with the gourds crews. He told news in November that he’d rather work outside than in an office. (For more, click HERE ) In fact, in high school, Ricketts reportedly poured cement as a part-time position.

And like every Undercover Boss episode, Ricketts confirms there are surprises tonight. Rocco, the hotdog vendor of 28 years with the team, ends up becoming the recipient of the first annual Wrigley Field Award because of tonight’s episode.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Chile was struck by a 6.0 earthquake today. Chile’s earthquake struck on the one year anniversary of its deadly 8.8 earthquake. No reports of damage or injury today have been given.

An earthquake hit Chile today shortly before 10:30 PM local time, registering a 6.0 magnitude. Today’s Chile earthquake (terremoto) struck on the one year anniversary of country’s deadly 8.8 earthquake. Hundreds of people died and thousands lost everything during the quake on February 28, 2010. Today, concerns returned after a 6.0 earthquake struck the region.

A year ago today, more than 500 people were killed. Soon tourism fell with U.S. tourism to the country dropping 14%. That 8.8 quake was located 70 miles north of the port city of Concepcion but had a substantial depth.

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Today’s quake is in the same region but with nominal depth. Today’s temblor was registered twenty-three miles south of Concepcion, forty-three miles north east of Lebu, and roughly three hundred miles south of Santiago. It struck with a depth of less than ten miles below the earth’s surface. The quake was south of Coronel and Chiguayante, nearest to the towns of Laraquete and Santa Juana. The quake was west of highway 156 and north of Arauco.

This is not the first major quake to strike the region this month. On February 11, LALATE reported that Chile suffered four significant temblors in a twenty-four period, ranging from a 5.3 to a 6.8 earthquake. Today’s quake did not produce any tsunami alerts. The same region suffered a 7.7 earthquake in November 2007.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Ben Roethlisberger wedding to Ashley Harlan (photos below) is, in fact, happening this July. When asked in January by news about Ben Roethlisberger wedding reports, the Harlan parents smiled. Ron Sirak first exclusively broke the news on January 4th that the Steelers quarterback would marry this July. That tweet prompted local news to head to the Harlan residence for a comment.

“Word that Roethlisberger is going to tie the knot in July is great news” first reported Ron Sirak, Executive Editor of Golf World, on January 4. After the news of the wedding plans hit in January, a “media circus” erupted, as ESPN called it at the time. But as news reporters sought comment from the bride in New Castle PA, Ashley Harlan stayed out of the limelight.

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Big Ben certainly wasn’t commenting either.

When asked in January if he would marry this July, he told news “You guys know that I’m not going to talk about my personal life. My own singular focus right now is on the playoffs and trying to get to the Super Bowl.”

Reporters Sally Kalson and Karen Kane went to the residence of David and Gloria Harland, Ashley’s parents around January 5th. Kalson and Kane reported the Harlands refused to comment when asked if their daughter is getting married this summer. But when telling news “no comment”, Ashley Harlan’s parents reportedly gave a “pleasant smile” in response to the question.

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Renewed interest in the upcoming nuptials this weekend is ironic. Cam Newton took to the NFL Combine this weekend following training with private quarterback coach George Whitfield Jr. Whitfield last notable position was working with Ben Roethlisberger during his 2010 NFL Suspension for conduct toward a female college student.

Upon that suspension, Roger Goodell would tell the Steelers QB  “In your six years in the NFL, you have first thrilled and now disappointed a great many people. I urge you to take full advantage of this opportunity to get your life and career back on track. “

Harlan reportedly has a bachelor’s degree in health science and a master’s of physicians assistant.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Johnson Wagner has just won the Mayakoba Golf Classic, fending off an advance by Spencer Levin. Johnson Wagner’s win at the Riviera Maya-Cancun course in Mexico gives him his first title of the PGA Season. But for Wagner, it came down to the wire.

The Mayakoba Golf Classic started Sunday with Wagner in the lead. But as LALATE predicted earlier Sunday, there was one golfer to watch: Spencer Levin.

In the end, Levin who started the day in third position narrowed with a six under performance. Compared to Wagner’s four under Sunday, Levin didn’t have enough to overtake the lead for the win.
Levin has made the cut six of seven tournament this PGA season with season earnings of a roughly $500,000 before this week.

But the big surprise was John Cook. The 53-year old hadn’t made any money this season, with just one cut earned in one event. But on Sunday, Cook jumped from eleventh start to finish the day in third place. Cook was five under Sunday.

Falling Sunday was Chris Stroud. Stroud started the day second. But after shooting one under, he fell to fourth place.

The other big surprise was Rory Sabbatini. Sabbatini started Sunday in thirty-first place. But he shot a five under today, bringing him up to finish tied at fifth. Finishing also at fifth for the tournament were Briny Baird, Robert Gates, Brian Gay, and David Toms.

As predicted earlier in the day, it was going to take more than a 15 under to win the tournament. Wagner’s 17 under overall eclipse Cameron Beckhman’s 15 under win last year.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Luke Donald defeated Martin Kaymer today to win the Match Play Championship today. Luke Donald, as reported on LALATE Saturday, was the first player to advance to the semifinals. But after a tough advance by Martin Kaymer, Donald held on to win today’s World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.

Today’s win is Luke Donald’s first in America in five years, and only his second in the world since 2006. The thirty-three year old from Hempstead, England told news he was ecstatic with today’s performance.

In the semifinals Saturday, Donald, the third seed, defeated Matt Kuchar, the fourth seed. First seed Kaymer defeated Bubba Watson in the Semi Finals. In today’s consolation round, Kuchar defeated Watson. Eliminated after the fourth round were Y.E. Yang, Miguel A. Jimenez, and J.B. Holmes.

After his win, Donald told news that he was happy to have the “monkey [off his] back” admitting he was frustrated he hadn’t won in the U.S. in five years. News is reporting Sunday the new world ranking with be Martin Kaymer, Lee Westwood, Luke Donald and Graeme McDowell.

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