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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.

Watch: Pick-six allows Penn State to benefit from early SMU mistakes

Saturday's first-round College Football Playoff game between Penn State and SMU started off with a couple big breaks going in favor of the Nittany Lions.

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns has statement performance in Minnesota return

It's not common for a home crowd to cheer an opposing player, especially not one who has been playing as well as Karl-Anthony Towns has during his first

Are Red Wings showing signs they can get in playoff picture? 

When the puck dropped on the 2024-25 season, Red Wings fans were expecting, and almost demanding, for this to finally be the year to see Detroit back in the playoffs. But instead of thinking about competing for the Stanley Cup again, fans have been left disappointed by a sluggish start and a losing record.

Bills take over title as NFL's best team after statement win over Lions 

It's clear the Bills are up for any test sent their way this season. 

Rams beat 49ers on 'TNF' despite rough night offensively

It may not have been impressive, but the Rams won on Thursday night, beating the 49ers despite a rough night offensively.

Lakers blowout loss to Heat despite LeBron James' production exposes team 

Something that's become a constant theme of the 2024-25 NBA season happened again — the Los Angeles Lakers endured a rough loss and were exposed on Wednesday night by the Miami Heat to the tune of 134-99.

How much longer can the Chiefs get away with close wins?

There's a reason why no other NFL dynasty accomplished a three-peat. Time and an increase of parity around the league may be too much for this year's Chiefs. 

Bucks on the rise with fifth straight win after rough start to season

Don't look now but the Milwaukee Bucks are officially back on track after a bump start to the season.

Saquon Barkley, Eagles further silence early critics with seventh straight win 

Some were ready to write off the Philadelphia Eagles after their 2-2 start. But on Sunday night, the Eagles proved once again they are a serious threat.

Contender or pretender status of Steelers will be discovered in remaining schedule 

Despite the miserable loss to the Browns in the midst of miserable weather in Cleveland, the Steelers are still 8-3. But did their 24-19 defeat at the hands of a Browns team that's struggled and endured drama all season expose Pittsburgh as a pretender more than a contender?

Most disappointing NFL teams in 2024

As the NFL season enters Week 12, the contenders are separating themselves from the pretenders. And now that more than half of the season is in the books, it's clear which teams that opened the year with high expectations are going to go down as the most disappointing of 2024. 

Lions keep making strong case as the NFL's best team  

The Detroit Lions are the best team in the NFL. A sentence that would once have sounded very strange is very legitimate this season.

Victor Wembanyama continues to amaze, posting historic 50-point game

It's already becoming difficult for Victor Wembanyama to ever surprise anyone with his basketball brilliance. But on Wednesday night, he amazed the entire NBA community with a historic performance. 

Young Cardinals are proving to be NFL's surprise contender 

It's becoming clear the Arizona Cardinals have advanced from fun and competitive to a legitimate contender in the NFC. And for proof, Sunday's dominating

Is Indiana deserving of top 5 ranking?

Indiana has climbed to No. 5 in the AP Poll after moving it's record to 10-0 with a win over Michigan. Are the Hoosiers deserving of the lofty rank?

WR Mike Williams could become a perfect fit for the Steelers

After clamoring for an upgrade as far as the wide receiver depth all season, Steelers fans finally have their No. 2 along side top threat George Pickens. Pittsburgh traded for Mike Williams on Tuesday, sending a 2025 fifth round pick to the Jets.

Ravens make powerful statement in dominant win over Broncos 

Just as concern about the Ravens was mounting, Baltimore showed up and put its best effort on display against the Broncos.

Miami appears destined to mark 2024 season as true return of 'The U'

After many years of people wondering when Miami would become "The U" again, it's time to acknowledge the Hurricanes might be destined to reclaim their throne near the top of college football.

Karl-Anthony Towns' first monster game with Knicks shows his true potential

It didn't take too long for Knicks fans to witness the true potential of Karl-Anthony Towns.

The Jets' fifth straight loss exposed weakness of entire team

As has become the norm this season, the New York Jets are leaving a week disappointed and confused.

Navy's loss to Notre Dame shows why strength of schedule must matter

Navy has been one of college football's best stories this season, but that doesn't mean it has been one of college football's best teams.

Matthew Stafford's 'TNF' performance may force Rams to stay course

The Los Angeles Rams may well have blown the whole thing up had they lost on "Thursday Night Football," but QB Matthew Stafford didn't let that happen.