Instant Classics Archive

0June 14, 2012
The Kings of the Castle

Finally, the Kings have assumed their throne. It took the franchise 45 years to do it, but the Los Angeles Kings hoisted their first Stanley Cup in franchise history on…
0June 2, 2012
Don’t Mess With the Johan: Santana Throws a “No-Han”

It’s time to place your Mets (bets). The New York Mets finally have their first no-hitter in franchise history. And it only took 51 years, 8,020 games and three ballparks to…
0June 1, 2012
The Perfect Career

“I’ve been dreading this day since I became manager in 1997.” The perfect line to wrap up a perfect career from ‘The Perfect Human.’ That was Red Wings’ GM Ken…
0May 23, 2012
Monday Night Raw 3.0–Is an Extra Hour Bad for Business?

WWE is once again embarking upon a historic milestone. In celebration of episode No. 1000 of Monday Night Raw, beginning July 23, 2012, Raw will be moving permanently to a…
0April 22, 2012
Phil Humber Becomes Pitcher Perfect

After a career marred by injuries and disappointment, White Sox’ RHP Phil Humber achieved what only a handful of people have ever accomplished in their careers. In just his 30th Major…
0April 13, 2012
ShanaBan Averted: Shea Weber Fine Displays NHL Injustice

Watch this video, and come up with a suitable punishment: If you guessed a suspension, you’re a dead wrong. At least according to NHL chief disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan. Rather, the…
0March 30, 2012
Brett Lawrie the Next Big Thing in Toronto?

Perhaps it’s the perception that baseball is a small market in Toronto; that Toronto isn’t seen as a “baseball town” when compared to the Maple Leafs of the NHL. But…
0March 20, 2012
New Manning Era Stomps Out TebowMania

From one Hall of Famer to a future Hall of Famer, what we just saw was a Hail Mary for the ages. Whether it’s a touchdown pass or not, remains…
0March 4, 2012
Leafs Finally Fire the NHL’s Worst Coach

In a move that never should’ve been made in the first place, the Toronto Maple Leafs finally fired head coach Ron Wilson, GM Brian Burke’s former Providence College roommate and…
0March 3, 2012
Howson Hangs on to Rick Nash for the Better

Blue Jackets’ GM Scott Howson widely withheld F Rick Nash from any trades at the deadline, wisely standing pat until his return price was met. Nash submitted a (albeit very…