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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.

Baseball icon Ken Griffey Jr. to return to WBC in prominent role 

Outside of his success in the WBC, Griffey became a legend of the game throughout his playing career with the Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox. 

Four possible new teams for WR Mike Evans if he doesn't return to Buccaneers 

With Evans planning to test free agency and Tampa Bay coming off a disappointing 2025 season, there's a chance he will wear a different team's uniform in what will be his 13th NFL season.

Report goes against popular belief about LeBron James' Lakers future

As James plays out his 23rd season in the NBA, rumors continue to swirl about his future.

Cameron Boozer joins elite company as Duke dominates Syracuse

Boozer carried the load for Duke in such a way that he's approaching history.

What are the pros, cons of Steelers signing WR Tyreek Hill?

It only makes sense for Pittsburgh to be linked as a possible destination for the recently released Hill.

Team USA adds youth to WBC lineup as injury replacement 

With the World Baseball Classic less than a month away, Team USA was already forced to make a change to its roster.

Cameron Payne returning to NBA to help 76ers during playoff push 

Payne now becomes a low-risk, high-reward option for a 76ers team trying to tread water as Paul George serves the rest of his suspension.

Sidney Crosby sets new Canadian Olympic record for NHL players

To add yet another feather in Crosby's proverbial cap, the Pittsburgh Penguins icon is now the owner of a major record set on the Olympic stage.

Diamondbacks award high honor to RHP after trading him last season  

Looking to rebound after a disappointing 80-82 finish in 2025, the Diamondbacks have made an important decision ahead of Opening Day. 

LeBron James puts up historic performance in Lakers win

James, who turned 41 on Dec. 30, can still show flashes of why he's in the conversation for being the greatest player of all time.

Yankees hoping former MVP Paul Goldschmidt has bounce-back season

Over 15 years in MLB, he has 372 homers, 1,232 RBI with a career .288 batting average and a .378 OBP. 

Canada's Jordan Binnington answers doubters in Olympic debut 

Binnington made sure the game was never in doubt. 

Julius Randle goes off for epic performance in Timberwolves' blowout win 

A Minnesota Timberwolves player not named Anthony Edwards went off on Wednesday night.  

Astros make big decision concerning Opening Day 

Over a month before the first pitch of the 2026 MLB season, the Houston Astros have announced a major decision.

Why Pirates were right to sign Marcell Ozuna instead of Andrew McCutchen

The Pirates, for once, acted in the best interest of the franchise.

Kings' Russell Westbrook reaches major career milestone 

Now in the midst of his 18th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook tends to make history with every basket. He reached a major milestone on Monday night. 

Dan Orlovsky points to one trait that made Sam Darnold a champion 

Once viewed as a draft bust and then as a quarterback who couldn't win big games, Darnold is now a Super Bowl champion.

Kenneth Walker III snaps long drought for RBs with Super Bowl MVP 

Even though their imposing defense led the Seattle Seahawks to their dominating 29-13 Super Bowl win, an offensive player was named Super Bowl MVP.

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald joins short list of young Super Bowl-winning coaches 

The Seattle Seahawks capped off their magical season with a dominating 29-13 Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. The victory helped

Spurs' Stephon Castle makes NBA history in win over Mavericks

In the middle of only his second season in the NBA, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has already started establishing a unique legacy for himself.

Pistons cool off Jalen Brunson, snap Knicks' winning streak 

When the New York Knicks arrived in Detroit, they were red-hot and looking to prove themselves even more. However, they ended up leaving Little Caesars Arena humbled and cooled off by the Pistons. 

Roger Craig's election strengthens the HOF cases of several RBs 

Roger Craig is a Hall of Famer. Announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class on Thursday night, Craig finally gets the call 26 years

Leon Draisaitl unloads on struggling Oilers: 'Just not good enough' 

After the Edmonton Oilers' third-straight loss, one of their star players couldn't hold back his frustration any longer.

Jalen Brunson sets new Knicks record in win over Nuggets 

The New York Knicks have Jalen Brunson to thank for continuing their win streak.

Artemi Panarin trade signals two different approaches for Kings, Rangers 

From one big city to another, Artemi Panarin has been traded by the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings.