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

Anthem Protester Eric Reid Questioned About Kneeling During Bengals Interview

The free agent safety hasn't decided about whether he will continue to kneel if signed.

On the Back Nine? 61-Year-Old Grandfather Joins College Golf Team as Freshman

Don Byers was recruited off the course to join Bellevue University's men's golf team.

Wingspan Expanding Into Being One of the NBA’s Most Important Stats

Teams are looking at the distance from fingertip to fingertip as well as from head to foot.

Peter King: Here’s What the Patriots Will Do in the Draft

The "Sports Illustrated" scribe predicts New England will take a left tackle - but not with their top pick.

NBA Playoff Race: Jazz Playing Smooth as Season Comes to an End

With one day left to play, the fate of some teams is still in doubt.

Does ESPN’s K-Zone Ruin Baseball on TV?

Maybe, but that hasn’t stopped Fox, YES and others from using their own versions.

The Winner of the Odell Beckham Sweepstakes Will Be … the New York Giants

Odds are the G-Men will make Beckham the league’s richest wide receiver.

Shohei Ohtani Could Be on His Way to Producing MLB’s Best-Ever Statistical Season

The 23-year-old dual threat is hitting and pitching at a Ruth-ian pace as a rookie.

Want Your Team to Draft a Wide Receiver Early? Think Again.

In recent years, first-round receivers have been busts far more often than not.

2 Teams Enter, 1 Team Leaves in Battle for Final NBA Playoff Spot

The Denver Nuggets will play the T-Wolves in Minnesota for the West’s No. 8 spot.

XFL Could Eschew Safety and Embrace Old-School Football

If enough fans say they want to see more hitting in football, the XFL may give them what they want.

Chelsea Hotel Doors of Dylan, Joplin, Warhol and Others Up for Auction

The doors to the rooms of some of the world's greatest artists will be sold for charity.

Read Branch Rickey’s Full Early Scouting Reports on Baseball Legends

The man who signed Jackie Robinson to the Dodgers thought Hank Aaron was a “guess hitter.”

Patriots Poised for Prosperity With Pair of First-Round Draft Picks

Bill Belichick has a long record of picking well when he was two selections in the first round.

Giancarlo Stanton is Off to a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Start

The Yankees' $25 million man has 20 strikeouts in 42 at-bats.

Patrick Reed Walks Away With Masters Win

Reed held on Sunday by shooting a one-under-par 71 in the final round