Evan Bleier

Evan, an InsideHook Senior Editor, has called New York City home since 2006 and earned a master's degree in journalism from NYU. A fan of Boston sports, Nashville hot chicken and Kentucky bourbon, Evan can't stand the Yankees or Oxford commas. His work has appeared in publications such as Maxim, Bleacher Report, The Real Deal, The Daily Mail, United Press International and PTSD Journal. Please send tips, criticisms and chicken wing suggestions to ebleier@insidehook.com.

All Articles From Evan Bleier

These Bacon, Egg and Cheese Empanadas Will Make You Forget About Bagels

Lebanese chef Edy Massih's recipe offers a twist on the NYC classic

Kyrie Irving Says He’s Grown. The Mavs Better Hope He’s Still Lying.

To beat Boston, Dallas will probably need the 32-year-old to play with a villainous edge

Caitlin Clark Is Down and the WNBA Can’t Help Her Get Up

For Clark's own good her teammates, not the league, need to get her back

Ball Is in NHL’s Court With NBA on Hold

It's all hockey until the NBA Finals tip off. Can the NHL entice new viewers?

Membership in MLB’s 300-Wins Club Is Probably Closed

Given baseball's changes, pitchers may no longer reach even 200 wins

Michelin-Starred Kitchens Prefer These Dry-Aged Steaks

Want to grill what your favorite chefs are grilling? Try the underrated cuts from Flannery Beef.

A Hermit’s Near-Death Bear Story From the Scottish Highlands

An excerpt from "The Way of the Hermit: My Incredible 40 Years Living in the Wilderness"

MLB Castoff Extends Record-Setting Strikeout Streak

Jeremiah Estrada struck out the side Tuesday to extend his punch-out streak

MLB Out Another Star as All-Time Awful Umpire Angel Hernandez Retires

Hernandez's retirement is good for individual games, but it's bad for Major League Baseball

NBA Is One Game Away From a Grudge Match in the Finals

If the Mavs beat the Wolves, it's Boston versus Kyrie for the Larry O'Brien Trophy

Bring on MLB’s Robot Umpires Already

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025

Past Indy 500 Winners Marcus Ericsson and Josef Newgarden Are Going for the Milk

Ericsson won in 2022 and Newgarden was last year's winner in Indianapolis

Are the Yankees Preparing to Cheap Out on MVP Favorite Juan Soto?

New York's payroll is second in MLB at around $305 million

Make Sockeye Salmon Crudo Your New Summertime Staple

Chef William Dissen shares a recipe from his new cookbook “Thoughtful Cooking”

One Night in Vancouver, the Violence Came After the Hockey Game

A new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary examines the fallout of the Canucks losing the Stanley Cup in 2011

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Almost Really, Really Screwed the Jets

Aaron Rodgers confirmed he would have retired to be RFK Jr.'s VP running mate