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
Jack Nicklaus prior to the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament.

Jack Nicklaus on LIV-Free Tournament: “The Top Players in the World Are Here”

Speaking ahead of this week’s Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio, the golf legend teed off on LIV Golf.

Tom Brady warms up prior to the start of an NFL game.

Once Tom Brady Is an NFL Owner, He’s Likely Finished as a Player

Brady is waiting to be approved as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders

The NFL logo crest is seen on a football during rookie minicamp in May

YouTube TV Makes NFL Sunday Ticket Appealing to Degenerate Gamblers

The streaming service will allow "unlimited simultaneous streams” of the Ticket

NCAA banners hang before the start of an event.

College Students May Like Betting on Sports More Than Drinking Beer

New NCAA president Charlie Baker surveyed college-age Americans about gambling

a prosciutto pizza cooks on a charcoal grill

Making Pizza on the Grill Should Be Your New Memorial Day Tradition

Any grillmaster worth their soot should know this seven-step recipe

Mischa's hot dog with chili.

The Argument for NYC's New $29 Hot Dog Is Actually Quite Compelling

Restaurateur Alex Stupak makes a strong case for his fancy frankfurter

Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers warms up prior to a game.

Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk Is the Jimmy Butler of the NHL Playoffs

Tkachuk has 21 goals in 16 games this postseason for the Panthers

Porter Road Co-Founder James Peisker's pork steak.

Pair This St. Louis Pork Steak Recipe With BBQ, Baseball and Beer

Thin-cut pork butt became popular in St. Louis in the early 1950s

The Major League Baseball logo on a baseball on the dugout steps.

Is Major League Baseball Back?

MLB just had its highest-attended weekend in April or May since 2017

Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks off the field.

NFL’s New Kickoff Rule Is Not Going to Help Bill Belichick

The rule only diminishes special teams, which the 71-year-old coach loves

Nick Bosa takes the field for the San Francisco 49ers.

What’s Star NFL Defensive End Nick Bosa’s Worst Fear? The Same as Yours.

The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is ready for next season with the 49ers

Sam Reinhart and the Florida Panthers celebrate his goal.

It’s Sweeps Season in the NBA and NHL Playoffs

The Nuggets, Heat, Panthers and Golden Knights are collectively 12-0 in the conference finals

LeBron James stands on the court against the Denver Nuggets.

LeBron James Hints He’s Retiring After Playoff Loss to Nuggets

James and the Lakers were swept out of the postseason by Denver

Chef Jimmy Kennedy’s smoked mac and cheese.

You Can’t Grill Mac and Cheese, But You Can Smoke It

Chef Jimmy Kennedy has been smoking mac and cheese since he was a kid

Carmelo Anthony on the court for the Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA on May 22, 2023.

NBA Scoring Machine Carmelo Anthony Is Hanging Up His Sneakers

The 10-time All-Star is retiring after playing 19 seasons in the NBA

Nikola Jokić and Jimmy Butler on the court.

A Heat-Nuggets NBA Finals Could Be a TV Ratings Nightmare

With both teams up 3-0 in their playoff series, Miami and Denver are on a collision course