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

The Buffalo Bills May Be the Big Winners of NFL Free Agency

General manager Brandon Beane has made a number of smart under-the-radar signings.

Your March Madness Office Pool Is Probably Illegal

Regardless, Americans are expected to bet $8.5 billion on this year's tournament.

Mike Trout to Sign Largest Contract in Professional Sports History: Report

The 27-year-old and the Angels are finalizing a 12-year deal worth more than $430 million.

ESPN Recruiting Peyton Manning for “Monday Night Football” Gig

With Jason Witten headed back to the Cowboys, there's an opening in the "MNF" booth.

Despite Costing Saints Super Bowl Bid, Replay Changes Likely Not Coming

The league is concerned about the pace of play being slowed even further thanks to extra replays.

Read This Before Filling Out Your March Madness Bracket

Handicapper Jon Price and math professor Tim Chartier offer advice for handling NCAA Tournament.

“It’s a Cesspool”: Dick Vitale Calls on the NCAA to Pay Players

The longtime ESPN broadcaster also shared his picks for this year's NCAA tourney.

Survey: 20% of American Adults Will Bet on March Madness

One in five adults in the United States will gamble on the tourney via bookies and brackets.

Police Had to “Dismiss” Conor McGregor From St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston

McGregor was in the parade riding in an SUV that was promoting his Proper No. 12 Whiskey.

Coming Off Players Championship Win, Is A Masters Victory Next for Rory McIlroy?

When he hits the course in Augusta, McIlroy will be among the favorites to win the tournament.

Johnny Manziel Signs Contract with Alliance of American Football

The former NCAA star and CFL bust was assigned to the Memphis Express.

Report: Philadelphia Phillies Had Clubhouse Issues Due to Fortnite in 2018

In 2018, the Phillies had one of the youngest rosters in MLB.

Unless Zion Williamson Is Stopped, Duke Will Win March Madness

Thanks to Zion's play, the NCAA selection committee made the Blue Devils the overall top seed.

Fired ESPN Host Agrees Not to Sue After Being Hired By Old Boss at New Network

Adnan Virk and the Worldwide Leader have settled their differences without going to court.

Is Big Ben Actually the Big Problem in Pittsburgh?

Two ex-Steelers tell Sports Illustrated Roethlisberger is killing the Steeler locker room.

Beto O’Rourke Admits Being Member of Oldest Hacking Group in US

O’Rourke belonged to the Cult of the Dead Cow hacking organization when he was a teenager.