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

Why the NFL Seems Obsessed With a Measurement That Doesn't Matter

Potential No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow's hand size was measured at 9 inches at the combine

Report: Panthers to "Move Forward" With Cam Newton as Starting Quarterback

The team is impressed with how intent the former MVP is on getting back to top form

Report: MLB Had Concerns About Astros Owner Before Cheating Scandal

MLB owners and execs had reservations about letting Jim Crane buy the team in 2011

James Dolan Looking Into Buying NY Mets' TV Network, Not Team

Dolan would likely try to merge SNY with MSG Network to create a juggernaut  

ESPN Canceling Afternoon Talk Show "High Noon"

Launched with much fanfare in 2018, the show will go off the air at the end of March

Deontay Wilder Blames 40-lb. Costume for Loss to Tyson Fury

Wilder says he wore the suit as a Black History Month tribute

Meatless Burgers Paving the Way for Plant-Based Bacon?

Plant-based food producers are already offering meatless burgers, chicken and corn beef

Milwaukee Bucks Clinch Earliest Playoff Berth in Modern NBA History

The NBA postseason is not set to begin for another 55 days, but the Bucks have already qualified 

MLB Ace Secretly Competing in Rodeos Using Fake Name

Madison Bumgarner won $26,560 in a team-roping competition in December, according to The Athletic

MLS Superstar Carlos Vela Is Also the League's Biggest NBA Fan

When he's on the road, LAFC forward Carlos Vela plays NBA2K, not FIFA

MLB Sign-Stealing Whistleblower Has Gotten Death Threats

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred pledged that MLB would protect Fiers

USWNT Seeking More Than $66M in Damages From US Soccer

The American women have asked for a summary judgment in their favor

Marshawn Lynch Will Have "Substantial Role" on "Westworld"

A new trailer for the show depicts Lynch in a duster instead of a football uniform 

Altering the NFL Playoff Format Could Destroy the Best Postseason in Sports

While quantity will go up with extra games, quality and parity will decline

Kyrie Irving Having Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Irving, 27, played in just 20 games throughout the season for the Nets

Carmelo Anthony Lists New York Condo for $12.85 Million

Anthony's Chelsea home has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a wine cellar