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.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Tobias Harris #34 of the LA Clippers in action against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on January 23, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

76ers Bound for Finals After Swinging Six-Player Trade With Clippers?

Philly landed rising star Tobias Harris in a surprise deal with Los Angeles.

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) makes a catch during Super Bowl LIII between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots on February 3, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman Is a Polarizing Hall of Fame Candidate

Edelman has never even made a Pro Bowl, but his postseason stats are worthy of Canton.

JUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Luke Hagerty of the Florida Marlins poses for a portrait during photo day at Roger Dean Stadium on February 26, 2005 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by David Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Failed First-Round Pick Attempting MLB Comeback at Age 37

Luke Hagerty is hoping to overcome Tommy John surgery and a case of the yips.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 09: A view of various spices at Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey on January 09, 2019. (Photo by Onur Coban/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

World’s Biggest Spice Company Creating New Flavors Using Artificial Intelligence

McCormick is working with IBM Research to come up with new flavor combinations.

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in action during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 52-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

After the Super Bowl, Handicapping the First 15 Picks of the NFL Draft

The Arizona Cardinals will make the first selection in this year's draft.

Los Angeles Rams fans react after their team was defeated 13-3 by the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl LIII in Los Angeles on February 3, 2019. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP/Getty Images)

Rams Were in Super Bowl, But No One in Los Angeles Was Watching

Super Bowl ratings in LA were lower than they were in the U.S. as a whole.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: A fan in the left field pavilion runs through the crowd with an LA flag during game 2 of the NLDS between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 07, 2017 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Report: Woman Killed By Foul Ball to the Head at Dodger Stadium

Linda Goldbloom was hit during a game between San Diego and LA on August 25.

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws the football in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Chiefs Favored to Win Super Bowl LIV

Behind explosive QB, the Chiefs are 6-1 favorites to win next year's title.

ESPN Studio Anchor Adnan Virk during the ESPN College Football Pregame Show on December 30, 2016, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Fired ESPN Personality Plotting Lawsuit Following Firing for MLB Leak

Host Adnan Virk was accused of leaking confidential company info to the media.

Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots catches a 29-yard reception in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Nine Plays That Determined Super Bowl LIII … That Didn’t Involve MVP Julian Edelman

Unheralded heroes and big stars all contributed to the Pats winning the Super Bowl 13-3.

Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his teams 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Should Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman Have Even Played the Game?

Edelman had 10 catches for 141 yards in the Patriots' 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams, but was suspended for PED violation.

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Vivian Lake Brady after his 13-3 win against Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

In Defensive Struggle, Patriots Win Super Bowl for Sixth Ring of Brady/Belichick Era

New England outlasted Los Angeles in a 13-3 victory in Super Bowl LIII.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: Lawrence Taylor #56 of the New York Giants pass rushes against the Houston Oilers during a circa 1980s game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Taylor played for the Giants from 1981-93. (Photo by Focus Sport/Getty Images)

Celebrate the Legend Who Won Bill Belichick His First Super Bowl

Lawrence Taylor, who helped lead the Giants to a win in Super Bowl XXI, turns 60 today.

China

Want Chinese Government Propaganda? There an App for That – and It’s Going Viral

Xuexi Qiangguo has been one of the top downloads at the Chinese App Store.

Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

To Coach With Bill Belichick, You Must Complete This Grueling Task

Assistants to New England Patriots coaches must “pad” for Belichick.

Hayarpi Tamrazyan (C) from Armenia attends a service in the Bethel church in The Hague, eastern Netherlands, on December 6, 2018, as the church is holding round-the-clock religious services to prevent the family from being deported. - The Bethel Church in The Hague, Netherlands, has taken advantage of a loophole in Dutch law which says that police cannot enter the premises while a religious service is underway. The five members of the Tamrazyan family, who have been living in the Netherlands for nine years, took refuge in the church on October 25, 2018 after Dutch authorities turned down their request for asylum. (Photo by Koen van Weel / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo credit should read KOEN VAN WEEL/AFP/Getty Images)

After 96 Days, Church Finally Ends Prayer Service Preventing Family’s Deportation

The vigil ended after the Dutch Cabinet agreed to allow the refugee family to stay in the country.