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

LeBron James Becomes NBA's First Active Billionaire Player

Michael Jordan is in the billionaire's club as well, but he wasn't back in his playing days

NFL: COVID-19 Outbreaks Among Unvaccinated Players Will Force Teams to Forfeit Games and Pay

It'll be no play, no pay for players who decline to get the jab and test positive for COVID-19

“Malice at the Palace” Is Getting the Netflix Documentary Treatment

A new docuseries, "Untold," will examine pivotal moments in the world of sports

Watch the Tokyo Olympics From Scottie Pippen’s Swimming Pool for $92 a Night

The former Olympic champ is renting his $2-million home to commemorate the Dream Team's gold-medal run in 1992

ESPN and Maria Taylor Fail to Agree on Contract Extension

Taylor's last assignment for ESPN was last night’s NBA Finals telecast

Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes a Case for the One-Man Superteam

The 26-year-old was a one-man wrecking crew in the NBA Finals

ESPN: Aaron Rodgers Rejected Offer From Packers to Become NFL’s Highest-Paid Player

The deal would have kept the reigning MVP with the Packers for five more seasons

Tom Brady Cracks Joe Biden Jokes During White House Visit

Brady broke from recent tradition and made the trip to Washington D.C. with his Tampa Bay teammates

Megyn Kelly and Naomi Osaka Volley Twitter Barbs Over Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Kelly criticized the tennis pro for appearing on the cover after saying she was stepping out of the spotlight

Usain Bolt Is Not a Fan of "Unfair" Advances in Running Spike Technology

The 100m and 200m world record holder is worried his records could be broken in Tokyo

Which Pitcher Has MLB’s Crackdown on Foreign Substances Impacted Most?

A New York Times analysis reveals which pitchers have seen their spin rates drop dramatically

ESPN Adding Peyton and Eli Manning to "Monday Night Football" MegaCast

The alternate "MNF" telecast will air for 10 weeks over the next three seasons on ESPN2

Can MLB Actually Enforce Lifetime Ban on Yankees Fan Who Struck Alex Verdugo With a Baseball?

Could facial recognition technology help keep banned fans out of ballparks?

NFL Will Identify Vaccinated Players at Games and Practices

The league is working with the NFLPA on a way to differentiate vaccinated from non-vaccinated players

Who Is Keldon Johnson of Team USA?

Johnson had 15 points for the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team in an 83-76 win on Sunday

The Secret to Making Meatloaf That Doesn’t Suck, According to a Top Chef

Chef Grayson Schmitz of NYC's Old John's Diner updates a classic recipe that dates back to World War II