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Mike J. Asti

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Mike Asti is an experienced media personality and journalist with a vast resume and skillset, most notably from time with TribLIVE Radio and WPXI-TV. Asti now serves as the Managing Editor of WV Sports Now, where he leads the coverage of WVU sports. He has also covered the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and other teams within the Pittsburgh market. Asti contributes to Sirius XM's Big 12 channel and hosts a podcast 'Mike Drop' as part of the Bleav Network.

Training-camp success is latest example of Steelers UDFA making the most out of opportunities

It's not often an undrafted rookie earns reps with the first-team defense at the start of an NFL training camp, but Beanie Bishop is doing just that.

Four NFL head coaches on the hottest seats in 2024

Here are the four head coaches facing the most pressure at the start of training camps.

Why Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen deserves more respect

It's easy to key on Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen for the team's postseason shortcomings, but it's also not entirely fair.

College football's three most aggressive coaches in transfer portal

Like it or not, the transfer portal has become a major part of college football.

Paul Skenes breaks Pirates record, already among franchise's greatest pitchers

There's never a guarantee any rookie will live up the hype. But not only has Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes lived up to the immense hype that preceded his MLB debut, he's exceeding it.

NFL should implement Joe Burrow's plan for Pro Bowl, schedule

While some players are against the NFL expanding the schedule again, Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow is onboard if certain conditions are met. Here is why his plan makes sense.

Pirates' Paul Skenes achieves MLB history after only 10 career starts

By this point, most baseball fans know Paul Skenes as the Pittsburgh Pirates' rookie flamethrower. And on Friday night, Skenes made MLB history, ensuring he will be remembered for quite some time no matter what happens throughout the rest of his career. 

Klay Thompson made a wise decision choosing Mavericks over Lakers

Once it was clear Klay Thompson's tenure with the Golden State Warriors was coming to an end, there were two teams who instantly jumped out as possible destinations for the five-time All-Star.

Paul George, 76ers is a perfect marriage of desperation

Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a four-year deal, embarking on a marriage of desperation between superstar and franchise.

Connor McDavid’s Conn Smythe was justified despite not winning Stanley Cup

McDavid, 27, became only the sixth player to win the Conn Smythe without also winning the Stanley Cup.

Panthers blowing Stanley Cup Final would be most devastating choke job in sports history

An Oilers’ Game 7 win would mark only the second time an NHL team rallied back from trailing 3-0 in a Stanley Cup Final. It would be the first such occurrence in 82 years. But this one would feel very different. 

Ken Griffey Jr. is the only true comparison to Willie Mays

There's only one player in baseball history who even comes close to comparing to Willie Mays in terms of everything he was, both on and off the field. 

Jaylen Brown made a loud statement with MVP play in 2024 playoffs

The Boston Celtics dealt with pressure and conquered the adversity of past failures to become champions. But for Jaylen Brown, helping lead the Celtics to the franchise's 18th title proved a point once and for all. 

Mavs' dominating performance too late to change likely outcome of NBA Finals

Even though Dallas showed heart by dominating in an elimination game, it's hard to believe they will enjoy a similar result three more times in a row.

Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky is clear Conn Smythe favorite

The Panthers' path hasn't been easy, but they're on their way to becoming the deserving champion, mostly thanks to Bobrovsky.

Jayson Tatum answered his critics, has Celtics on verge of NBA title

Even though the Celtics were winning, Jayson Tatum was facing pressure to show why he's one of the best players in the game. Tatum's struggles have been masked by Boston's depth, but game 3 was finally a night he put his best on display.

What the Steelers offensive coordinator job offers Arthur Smith

While talking with reporters Tuesday, Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith explained why he jumped at the chance to join head coach Mike Tomlin's staff.  

Celtics stars don't have to be at their best for team to win NBA title

As the Boston Celtics are now two wins away from a championship, their depth is proving to be too much for the Mavericks to handle.

Kristaps Porzingis is difference-maker for Celtics in NBA Finals

When the Celtics added Kristaps Porzingis, many thought he would be the missing piece to make a Boston team that has been so close into champions. But the Celtics were unable to experience what it would be like to have Porzingis during a playoff run until Thursday night.

Is signing Cam Heyward to a new deal worth risk for Steelers?

In a league with a salary cap, franchises need to ensure they are paying for future production and not just a resume from the past. Heyward has been the one constant throughout a Steelers era that's been filled with far more drama than playoff wins.

The time needs to be now for Connor McDavid, Oilers to win Stanley Cup

The 2024 Stanley Cup Final matchup is set. The Oilers' 2-1 win over the Stars won the Western Conference and earned them a date with the Panthers. 

Luka Doncic has always had it in him to lead Mavericks to NBA Finals

Prior to the 2024 playoffs, most who follow the NBA were already regarding Luka Doncic as one of the best players in the game today. But many of those same people were also placing pressure on Doncic to lead the Mavericks to the franchise's first NBA Finals appearance since 2011.

Rangers need Chris Kreider to get going to advance to Stanley Cup Final

The New York Rangers would not be in the Eastern Conference Final without Chris Kreider. But it's also looking like they won't advance beyond the Eastern Conference Final unless Kreider gets going. 

Karl-Anthony Towns responds to critics with clutch performance in Game 4 of WCF

Minnesota's only hope is to continue getting this kind of effort from Towns.