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

Is MLB’s Crackdown on Sticky Substances Actually Working?

Pitchers are losing their collective minds on the mound, but are they really throwing the ball any worse than before?

Fan Who Caused Massive Tour de France Crash Goes Missing as Authorities Attempt to Sue Her

The crash occurred on a stretch of the race with no crowd-control barriers

Héctor Santiago Is First Pitcher Ejected in MLB's Foreign Substance Crackdown

Santiago said the only substance he used on the mound was rosin, which is allowed under the rules

Carl Nassib’s Announcement About His Sexuality May Help NFL Draw LGBTQ+ Fans

About 1 in 3 adults who identify as LGBTQ+ said they are more likely to watch the NFL now

Longtime NBA Reporter Marc Stein Leaving "New York Times" to Start Substack Newsletter

Stein has covered the NBA since 1994 and came to the newspaper after about 15 years at ESPN

Aaron Rodgers Has 20.3 Million Reasons to Opt-Out of Playing Upcoming NFL Season

The NFL's opt-out policy for COVID-19 has opened up a loophole Rodgers could use

University of Nebraska Hoping to Recruit Student-Athletes by Helping Them Cash In

Nebraska will assist its athletes with signing endorsement deals and starting businesses

Ex-Chicago Blackhawk Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault by Former Assistant NHL Coach

Former Chicago assistant coach Bradley Aldrich is now a registered sex offender in Michigan

There Are No Winners in the Scottie Pippen-Kevin Durant Beef

Michael Rapaport being involved with anything is a telltale sign that the conversation is probably not going well

The Godfather of Korean Tacos Is Betting Big on a Plant-Based Future

Roy Choi's personal relationship with meat has been evolving for a decade. Now he's putting his money where his mouth is.

MLB Changes Color of American Flag on Radical All-Star Uniforms

The jerseys and caps for the 91st Midsummer Classic were just unveiled. Fans aren't impressed.

Report: Nets Open to Breaking Up Big 3 by Trading Kyrie Irving

There are rumblings Brooklyn GM Sean Marks would be willing listen to trade offers for his mercurial point guard

Islanders Fans Close Nassau Coliseum in the Worst, Most Predictable Way Imaginable

After the Islanders won in overtime, fans pelted their own players with full cans of beer

Can a 19-Year-Old Prodigy Take Home Surfing Gold?

Caroline Marks is one of four American surfers who will compete in the sport's first ever Olympic competition

One of Mexico’s Favorite Hot Sauces Is Finally Available Stateside for the First Time

Crafted by a 12th-generation descendant of Jose Cuervo, De La Viuda has been a Mexican staple for 50 years

The Final 90 Seconds of the Suns-Clippers Game Took 33 Minutes. Fix It.

The end of the Western Conference finals matchup was great, but it took far too long to get there