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

Everyone Hates the NFL's New Taunting Policy Except the NFL

Through two weeks of the season, NFL officials have thrown 11 taunting flags

Next Time You Make a Steak, Pair It With Some Italian Stuffed Clams

NYC restaurateur Steve Haxhiaj shares the recipe for his addictive baked clams oreganata

ESPN Has a Hit With Peyton and Eli's "Monday Night Football" MegaCast

The Week 2 edition of the Manning brothers on "MNF" averaged 1.86 million viewers

Why RZA Wants You to Diversify Your Diet and Eat More Plant-Based Foods

The Wu-Tang Clan legend hasn't had an animal-based protein since a family fish fry in the late '90s

McDonald’s New Initiative for Happy Meal Toys Is Sad News for Big Plastic

Every Happy Meal toy will be sustainable and made from more renewable, recycled or certified material by 2025

NBC's Tony Dungy Hints NFL Gambling Ads May Drive Him Out of Football

"I think it's going to nose its way into our business," the former coach said of sports betting, "and I don’t think it’s good."

Peyton Manning Says He Worried Locker Room in New England Was Bugged

The former QB said he would huddle with his receivers in the shower rather than around his locker

NFL, Rams Could Face $1 Billion Settlement in St. Louis Relocation Lawsuit

If there isn't a settlement, the NFL and LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke will face a jury trial that could be even costlier

Week 2’s Top Storylines: Rookie QBs and the Worst Team in the NFL

Plus, the undefeated NFC team that's bound to come back to earth

John Harbaugh's Bold 4th-Down Call Is Emblematic of a Growing NFL Trend

The Ravens' decision to go for it on fourth-and-1 helped Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson beat Patrick Mahomes for the first time

Does Bill Belichick Believe Tom Brady Can Play Until He's 50?

The 44-year-old's former coach was asked about that prospect during an interview with a Boston radio station

NFL Agent: 10–15% of League's Players Have a Phony Vaccine Card

The NFL reported over the weekend that nearly 94% of all players on Week 1 rosters had gotten the jab

What's the Priciest MLB Ballpark for a Family of Fans to Attend a Game?

It isn't in Arizona because the Diamondbacks offer the most affordable fan experience in Major League Baseball

Indianapolis Colts to Appear in First In-Season Edition of HBO’s “Hard Knocks”

The new format of the 18-time Emmy winner will premiere on November 17