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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.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold proves doubters wrong by flipping script from last year   

Darnold is now a member of the NFC's No. 1 seed after leading the Seattle Seahawks to a road victory over their rival San Francisco 49ers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo plays superhero, saves Bucks with game-winning dunk

The Milwaukee Bucks enjoyed every bit of having their hero in a Bucks uniform on Friday night.  

Steelers' T.J. Watt 'excited to play' in winner-take-all game against Ravens 

With the season the line, T.J. Watt will make his triumphant return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for their "Sunday Night Football" showdown with the rival Ravens.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard matches Kobe Bryant with historic stretch

Leonard's recent scoring tear has accomplished far more than just putting the Los Angeles Clippers back in the hunt.

76ers PG Tyrese Maxey furthers MVP case with dominant performance in statement win over Mavericks 

On the first day of the new year, Tyrese Maxey picked up right where he left off in 2025 and furthered his case to join the MVP conversation with another big-time performance. 

Kevin Durant sets season high in uncharacteristic category against former team in Rockets' win

Durant recorded a double-double in 37 minutes as he helped lead his team to victory.

Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer makes history with 25th point 

A large part of the Islanders' success so far this season has been the emergence of their rookie defenseman. 

Bucks' win allows Doc Rivers to climb NBA's all-time list 

Even though it's been a while since he's led a team on a deep run through the playoffs, Doc Rivers has still won a lot of games.

Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list 

Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has fully reached the point in his career where he's now padding his resume to further build his Hall of Fame case with every start.  

Kawhi Leonard's career-best performance extends Clippers' win streak

Every now and then, Leonard shows the world exactly why he's an NBA legend. He did just that on Sunday night, making history while helping the Los Angeles Clippers win for the fourth game in a row.

Justin Brazeau achieves personal milestone as Penguins dominate Blackhawks 

The Penguins provided Pittsburgh sports fans upset about the Steelers' loss earlier in the day, something to cheer about, thanks to their best offensive output of the season on Sunday night. 

Patriots QB Drake Maye makes NFL history while also matching franchise icons 

It's safe to say the keys to the Patriots franchise are now in safe hands with Maye. 

Derrick Henry's monster game moves him up on multiple all-time lists 

Derrick Henry gashed the Green Bay Packers so much on Saturday night that he moved up multiple all-time lists while carrying the Baltimore Ravens to their biggest win of the season. 

Celtics' Jaylen Brown on a level with Larry Bird after latest performance

Jaylen Brown knew he was going to have to carry the Boston Celtics if they were going to contend during the 2025-26 season.

Warriors legend Steph Curry surpasses major milestone in Christmas Day win 

Often regarded as the greatest shooter in history, Steph Curry reached a major career milestone and moved up the NBA's all-time list on Christmas Day.   

Steph Curry salutes Cooper Flagg's historic Christmas Day performance 

One legend who knows something about performing on Christmas Day heaped some praise on a rookie who experienced the NBA's premier regular season stage. 

Why Chiefs TE Travis Kelce deserves latest Pro Bowl nod

The veteran tight end does deserve a spot more than some may realize.

Zion Williamson's impressive play off bench leads Pelicans to fifth straight win

Led by their superstar in a new role, the New Orleans Pelicans have now won five games in a row.

Why Mario Lemieux remains greatest Penguin despite Sidney Crosby's achievement  

On Sunday, Crosby reached a cherished franchise milestone, passing Lemieux for the most total points in Penguins history.  

Drake Maye reaches personal milestone as Patriots lock up playoff berth 

As the Patriots locked up a spot in the postseason with a 28-24 victory in Baltimore, Maye was more prolific than he's ever been in any game during his young career.

Unlikely hero Payton Pritchard leads Celtics to win vs. Raptors

No Jaylen Brown, no problem for the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. With Brown sitting out on his second game of the season due to an illness, a less likely hero put on the cape for the Celtics. 

Eagles make NFC East history with win over Commanders 

Despite an up-and-down season, the Philadelphia Eagles are the class of the NFC East once again.

Matthew Stafford solidifies place as MVP front-runner despite 'TNF' loss 

In the midst of one of the best seasons of his career, Stafford now has 4,179 passing yards, 40 touchdowns and only five interceptions through Week 16.

Josh Giddey makes more Bulls history with triple-double in win 

A unique theme of the season, a Chicago Bulls win meant Josh Giddey made franchise history on Wednesday night. 

Veteran closer Kenley Jansen fills hole in back end of Tigers bullpen 

The addition of Jansen shows the Tigers are serious about improving a weakness and contending again after falling in the American League Division Series each of the past two seasons.