https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bc1YFshLFA
On May 11, 1998, Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, following his 20-strikeout game against the Houston Astros, had a masterful outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks, striking out 13 players in a winning effort. However, after the game, he was quoted by USA Today as saying something... even though it wasn't true in the slightest bit. And chaos ensued because of it. This is the story behind the 1998 Cubs and USA Today.