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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.

Cavaliers set several records in first-round sweep of Heat

Most expected the Cavaliers to make quick work of Miami, but Cleveland set numerous NBA and franchise records in the process. 

Penguins, Mike Sullivan split makes sense for both sides 

The Pittsburgh Penguins started off the week by announcing the decision to part ways with longtime coach Mike Sullivan.

Capitals flex their muscles, take commanding series lead vs. Canadiens

With a 5-2 win on Sunday, the Washington Capitals made anyone who thought Montreal could make a series out of their first-round matchup think again.

Pittsburgh got steal of NFL Draft in Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson 

Knowing they needed a new running back after Najee Harris' departure as a free agent, the Steelers drafted Iowa's Kaleb Johnson in the third round on Friday night. 

Steelers made right call addressing pass rush instead of drafting Shedeur Sanders 

The Steelers addressed a key need with their first-round pick. No, they didn't take a quarterback. Instead, they added an elite pass rusher.

Giants take a 'bust-proof' player in Penn State's Abdul Carter

Even though it's almost impossible to classify any NFL prospect as a sure thing, Abdul Carter is the most bust proof player in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jaylen Brown steps up as Celtics show their dominance 

Being without a player of the caliber of Jayson Tatum would create a problem for most teams, but the Boston Celtics proved why they are the defending champions by taking care of business as Tatum missed a playoff game for the first time in his career.

Mets stay hot despite Juan Soto's continued struggles 

New York is now 17-7 on the year and sitting in first place in the National League East with a four-game cushion.

Mike Tomlin reveals Aaron Rodgers' potential impact on Steelers' draft strategy 

The Steelers can't afford to worry about Rodgers when it comes to the draft.

Jets show why this year is different with Game 2 win vs. Blues

Under the radar, as is often the case for Winnipeg, the Jets beat the Blues 2-1 on Monday night to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers flex muscles in Game 1 win over Heat 

Living up to expectations is often easier said than done in the playoffs, but the Cleveland Cavaliers did just that in Game 1 of their first-round series with the Miami Heat.

It's time for the Steelers to stop waiting for Aaron Rodgers 

With the Steelers still left in limbo when it comes to Aaron Rodgers, there's only one clear path left to take at this point. It's time for the Steelers to move on and pull their offer to the future Hall of Famer. 

Unlikely hero lifts Red Sox to series win over Rays 

Just two days removed from an embarrassing 16-1 loss to open their series with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston Red Sox needed just one run to beat Tampa Bay and win the series. 

Bryce Harper, Phillies' bats come alive against legendary ace 

Bryce Harper added the final explanation point as the Philadelphia Phillies won for only the second time in six games on Tuesday night.

Players under the most pressure to perform in the NBA playoffs 

Playoff games simply matter more. And in the NBA, a player's legacy is often wrapped up in how they perform when the lights are the brightest and the intensity is at its peak. So with the NBA postseason about to get underway, these are the star players who are under the most pressure to perform. 

Rays overpower Red Sox for best team performance of season 

The last time the Rays reached double-digits in runs scored was during spring training. They did it again on Monday for the first time during the 2025 season, exploding for 16 runs against the Red Sox.  Tampa Bay opened a three-game series with Boston with their most complete team performance of the season in a 16-1 win.

Struggles linger on as Dodgers drop third straight series

Every team encounters ebbs and flows during a long 162-game season. But after a historic 8-0 start to the 2025 season, the Dodgers are now enduring a skid most didn't expect Los Angeles to experience all season, let alone within the first month of play.

Is series win over Angels a sign of things to come for Astros? 

The Houston Astros have been a legitimate championship contender for the better part of the last decade. However, up until their most recent series, the Astros were limping along throughout the first two weeks of the 2025 season.

NFL analyst makes bold prediction should Steelers draft Shedeur Sanders

While Mike Tannebaum doesn't believe drafting Shedeur Sanders has to mean scrapping their Aaron Rodgers plans for the 2025 season, he is high on Sanders as a QB Pittsburgh, or any NFL team, can win with right away. 

Mike Trout among trio of Angels to smack two HRs as L.A. keeps winning 

At the start of the season, the Angels were winning without Mike Trout producing up to his normal standard. But on Thursday, Los Angeles clinched another series win as Trout's bat came alive.

Luka Doncic conquers emotional return to Dallas with monster performance 

Luka Doncic came out victorious in more ways than one while making his emotional return to Dallas on Wednesday night.

Pirates enjoy some luck in extra-inning win vs. Cardinals

It may not happen too often, but luck was on the Pirates' side on Wednesday following a rough outing from Paul Skenes the night before.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes endures uncharacteristic rough outing in loss 

No pitcher can be perfect all of the time, and that was evident on Tuesday night as Paul Skenes suffered through his worst performance of the season in the Pirates' 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Phillies make statement in series win over Dodgers 

No Major League Baseball team will ever go 162-0. However, after the Dodgers' first eight games, it appeared as if the reigning World Series champions may never lose in 2025. That was until they made the trip out east to Philadelphia. 

Nuggets should still honor Carmelo Anthony despite Nikola Jokic's greatness 

The Nuggets will honor Nikola Jokic after he retires. But is it possible they can still honor Carmelo Anthony, too? Yes, they can.