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

Are Las Vegas Oddsmakers Rooting for Hometown to Lose in NHL Playoffs?

If the Knights win the Stanley Cup, the house is poised to lose.

Cavs Take First Lead in Overtime to Down Raps in Game 1

For once, LeBron James got an assist from Cleveland’s supporting cast.

The NFL Teams Expected to Improve the Most According to Vegas

Projected win totals have been released for the 2018 season.

NFL Will Modify, Not Eliminate, the Kickoff for 2018 Season

NFL executive VP of football operations Troy Vincent said the play will be made safer.

Tom Brady on Feeling Appreciated by Bill Belichick: ‘I Plead the Fifth’

Despite that odd answer, Brady confirmed he will be back for the 2018 season.

Tackle Football Before Age 12 Linked to Earlier CTE Symptoms

There's a correlation between the age athletes begin playing football and the onset of CTE.

Boston Three Party: Celtics Roll Sixers in Game 1 of Second Round Series

The Celtics drained 48.6 percent of their threes to beat the 76ers on Monday night.

Dana White Noncommittal on Conor McGregor’s UFC Return

McGregor is due in court on June 14 to face criminal charges.

Watch: Brazilian Sets Record for Largest Wave Ever Surfed

Rodrigo Koxa was recognized at the World Surf League's Big Wave Awards on Saturday.

See Where Ex-ESPNers Ended Up Year After Mass Layoffs

The biggest employer of former ESPNers appears to be The Athletic.

Giant Loss: Vegas Took a Beating on Saquon Barkley Going No. 2

A prop bet on Barkley going before Josh Rosen proved costly for oddsmakers.

First NFL Player Files for ‘Therapeutic Use Exemption’ for Medical Marijuana

Mike James started using marijuana as a way to get off of opioids he was prescribed.

LeBron and Co. Hold on to Advance in NBA Playoffs

Kevin Love, George Hill and Tristan Thompson and made key plays behind James.

Willie Nelson: An Outlaw Looks at 85

In honor of Shotgun Willie's nearly nine decades, nine things you didn't know about the man.

First Rounder Josh Rosen Is Behind Sam Bradford on Arizona’s QB Depth Chart

Bradford is getting paid $20 million this season to start games for the Cardinals.

Adding Fox Gives Huge Boost to NFL Draft Ratings

Fox, ESPN and the NFL Network combined for an 8.3 rating on Thursday night.