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

NBA Legend Marv Albert Is Retiring. Let’s Revisit His Greatest Calls.

Albert plans to retire after calling the NBA's Eastern Conference finals

If You Don’t Want Play-In Games, Don’t Make 34-Foot Buzzer-Beating Game Winners

Last night's highly anticipated game between the No. 7 Lakers and No. 8 Warriors exceeded all expectations

JuJu Smith-Schuster Has Big Plans for Big Ben’s NFL Finale

The Steelers star wideout is hoping to send Pittsburgh's longtime QB off with a Super Bowl

It Pains Me to Side With Trevor Bauer Over Tony La Russa on Baseball’s “Unwritten Rules”

Yermín Mercedes swinging away on a 3-0 pitch during a blowout win has led to much debate

It Appears the Tokyo Olympics Are in Very Real Danger of Actually Being Canceled

One of Japan's top medical groups is calling for the Summer Games to be called off

How to Make an Elevated Version of NYC’s Iconic Chopped Cheese

Chef Chris Scott serves his version of the signature NYC sandwich at Butterfunk Biscuit in Manhattan

Disliked by LeBron, NBA's Play-In Tournament Is a Fan Favorite

Fans are looking forward to seeing James take on Steph Curry and the Warriors in the play-in round

ESPN Set to Make Leah Hextall First Female NHL Play-By-Play Voice

The exact number of games Hextall will call is unknown

Kenyan Who Wrote About Plight of Migrant Workers Detained in Qatar

Supporters say Qatari security forces detained Malcolm Bidali and have not provided information on his whereabouts

Why Aaron Rodgers Launched an IMDb-Style Sports Database

Rodgers and actor Ryan Rottman have launched a new venture called the Online Sports Database

Iron Chef Michael Symon Has a Suggestion: Cook With More Rum

We spoke with the "Burgers, Brew & ‘Que" host about about bringing the sweet spirit into the kitchen

What Exactly Is Birria and How Did it End Up on Pizza in Queens?

Restaurant owner Vishee Mandahar explains the birria craze and the pizza he created in response to it

Conor McGregor Seizes Hold of “World’s Highest-Paid Athlete” Title With $180M in Earnings

One quarterback and two soccer stars joined McGregor in earning $100 million or more last year

Do the New Frank’s Red Hot Goldfish Live Up to the Hype?

The limited-edition crackers are available starting this month while supplies last

Tom Brady’s Throwing Coach Thinks Cam Newton Can Still Succeed With Patriots

Tom House, who has more than 20 NFL QBs as clients, says there is hope for Newton after a dismal 2020 season with New England

Report: "Serious Disagreement" in Jacksonville About Signing Tim Tebow

Head coach Urban Meyer has talked about Tebow but hasn't signed his ex-QB yet