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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.

Nikola Jokic shares spotlight with Peyton Watson in Nuggets win  

On a night Nikola Jokic recorded his ninth triple-double of the season, one of his teammates stood out in his own right. 

Cade Cunningham extends multiple streaks in return to Pistons 

Upon his return after missing three-straight games, Detroit Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham picked up right where he left off from his hot start to the season, making history while leading Detroit to its 11th consecutive win.

Jalen Duren makes history as Pistons extend their win streak

With Cade Cunningham out of the lineup, Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren led the way as Detroit won its 10th straight game. Duren scored 31 points in the Pistons' 127-112 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Why Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran will share Baseball HOF stage alone in 2026

While it's often tough to predict the results of a Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, it's clear there are only two candidates who have a legitimate shot to get the call this year.

Warriors' Buddy Hield joins Steph Curry on all-time NBA list

Stephen Curry isn't the only current member of the Golden State Warriors to be regarded as an all-time great three-point shooter. On Sunday, one of Curry's teammates joined him on the NBA's career list. 

Believe it or not, the Jaguars might be for real this season

In perhaps the most confusing result of the week, the Jacksonville Jaguars destroyed the Los Angeles Chargers, 35-6, on Sunday.

Jason Robertson's hat trick allows Stars to continue win streak 

The red-hot Dallas Stars won their fifth straight game on Saturday night, doing so thanks to the stick of Jason Robertson.  Dallas didn't necessarily need Robertson to take over the game, but he did anyway.

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander furthers pursuit of NBA record

At first glance, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33-point performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder's Saturday 109-96 win may seem like just another big game for the NBA's reigning MVP. However, Gilgeous-Alexander's most recent monster game actually furthered his pursuit of history. 

Jalen Johnson's career-best play is exactly what the Hawks need

Atlanta Hawks small forward Jalen Johnson appears to be hitting his stride now in his fifth NBA season.

Steph Curry's remarkable start to the season has reached a historic level 

Stephen Curry is like a fine wine — he only seems to get better with age.

Bradley Beal's comeback attempt with Clippers cut short

After just six games, Bradley Beal's 2025-26 season is over. On Wednesday, it was announced that the former All-Star guard has a fractured hip and will have season-ending surgery.

All-time great Rob Gronkowski earns 'full-circle' moment with Patriots 

It's been four years since Gronkowski last played in the NFL, but he finally received a proper sendoff on Wednesday.

Pistons' Cade Cunningham matches two legends with bizarre big game 

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham saw his name mentioned next to two legends on Monday night. Cunningham matched both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in two very different ways.

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin's rookie season was historic in several ways 

When Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was announced as the National League's Rookie of the Year on Monday, he solidified his historic 2025 season as a special one for the franchise.

Matthew Stafford's historic season has Rams QB in MVP conversation

Matthew Stafford has put together a career many believe will land him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but it's actuality possibly he's doing his best work this season. Stafford turned a great season into an historic one on Sunday.

Why Munetaka Murakami is expected to be the next great Japanese star in MLB 

A new Japanese superstar is about to take Major League Baseball by storm.

Three potential trade destinations for Ja Morant amid rift with Grizzlies

The Grizzlies can either decide to repair their fractured relationship with Morant or trade him.

Jaylen Brown reaches a level no Celtics player ever has before

While most experts are busy dismissing the Boston Celtics' chances to contend this season, Jaylen Brown is busy ignoring that noise and making history.

Bulls' Josh Giddey reaches Michael Jordan's level in one specific way 

Move over Michael Jordan, make a place for Josh Giddey? Well, the Chicago Bulls guard can now say he's an equal to Jordan in one specific way.

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns reaches major milestone in win over Wizards

Karl-Anthony Towns accomplished more than just helping the New York Knicks cruise to a 119-102 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.  The star center scored a season-high 33 points.

Steelers defense answers call from critics in win over Colts

Just when the noise about their recent struggles grew to a deafening level, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense stepped up.

Kings' Zach LaVine continues scoring tear with fifth 30-point game

Maybe the most surprising player among the NBA's current leading scorers, Zach LaVine found familiar territory while leading the Sacramento Kings to a win on Saturday night. 

Bulls off to hottest start since the Michael Jordan dynasty era

Are the Chicago Bulls really this good? That's the question on the minds of NBA fans everywhere. 

Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to best start in franchise history 

Victor Wembanyama has already led the San Antonio Spurs to a level the franchise never even reached during its championship past. 

Three teams that should pursue a trade for Titans WR Calvin Ridley 

Three teams that should take a chance on the controversial wide out.