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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.

Five NBA teams under most pressure in 2024-25 

A new season means a renewed sense of optimism and excitant. But for several NBA teams, the start of the 2024-25 season also means they are back under the microscope and facing pressure to succeed. Here a five teams feeling the most heat this season.

Mike Tomlin vindicated after Russell Wilson secures starting job in Steelers debut 

One of the most polarizing decisions across the NFL throughout the past week was Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin deciding to bench Justin Fields in favor of veteran quarterback Russell Wilson.

Sabrina Ionescu shoots game-winner, praises Breanna Stewart for 'willing us back into the game'

Thanks to Ionescu's clutch shot, the Liberty completed a comeback and now hold a 2-1 series lead.

Reuniting Aaron Rodgers with Davante Adams offers hope for Jets

After losing a Monday Night Football showdown to the Buffalo Bills, the New York Jets appeared to be headed for another rough week. However, the morning after the game brought the best news Jets fans have heard all season.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shows resiliency, maturity in win over Saints

Just a couple of years after it seemed as if Baker Mayfield's time as an NFL franchise quarterback was over, he's showing resiliency that embodies the type of player he's become for the Buccaneers.

Yankees, Aaron Boone facing pressure to cash in with World Series run

There's no MLB franchise facing more pressure to win this postseason than the New York Yankees — particularly their manager, Aaron Boone.

Many of the same concerns loom over Penguins after miserable season opener

The only positive coming out of the Pittsburgh Penguins' season opener is that they have 81 more games on the schedule. The Rangers blanked Pittsburgh, 6-0, dominating from puck drop to the final buzzer. 

Robert Saleh's firing means Jets have accepted Aaron Rodgers reality

All in all, Rodgers and the offense haven't held up their end of the bargain this year. It's becoming clear Rodgers isn't the same player who could have success no matter the situation around him. 

Watch: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson completes unbelievable touchdown

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has done many insane things on the football field but he might have topped all of them on Sunday.

Karl-Anthony Towns' game fits with Knicks, shows New York is ready to take next step

As strange as it will be to see Karl-Anthony Towns in a Knicks jersey, adding the four-time All-Star could help take New York to another level.

Three NFL teams that should trade for Raiders WR Davante Adams

Adams’ star power and talent make him an extremely attractive asset for a contender. 

Pete Rose news creates opportunity to review legacy of another MLB legend

The all-time hits leader is back in the news after President Donald Trump announced Friday his intention to issue a "complete pardon" for Rose, who was banned from baseball for betting on the sport.

Vikings QB Sam Darnold's 2024 success shows his career is far from over

Sam Darnold added another chapter to his improbable comeback story. The Vikings' QB1 led Minnesota to a 31-29 win over the rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday. 

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose's career falls shy of Hall of Fame standard

Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the NBA. As expected, his retirement has sparked a debate about his potential Hall of Fame candidacy. 

Bills QB Josh Allen proving doubters wrong, making early MVP case

Allen was as good as he's ever been on Monday night (and that's saying something). He completed 22-of-28 for 247 yards with four touchdown passes in the first half alone in Buffalo's 47-10 domination of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Steelers can’t afford risk of not sticking with Justin Fields

Starting Justin Fields wasn’t Mike Tomlin’s initial plan, but it now needs to be what the Steelers keep doing moving forward.

Can Steelers QB Justin Fields avoid losing his starting job to Russell Wilson?

Is Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields just keeping the starting seat warm for Russell Wilson?

Making the case against Eli Manning as a first-ballot Hall of Famer

The 2025 class, which the Pro Football Hall of Fame stipulates will induct between four and eight new members, will be announced in New Orleans during Super Bowl week in February. 

Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins proving himself all over again this season

Los Angeles Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins is playing up to his talent after slogging through multiple injury-plagued seasons.

Why Steelers' L.C. Greenwood deserves to join Steel Curtain legends in Hall of Fame

Greenwood has a Hall of Fame case purely on individual prowess alone. 

Steelers QB Justin Fields showed enough to keep starting job

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields showed he deserved a shot to keep the starting job in Sunday's season-opening win.

Three bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season

Part of the fun of the beginning of a new NFL season is making predictions about which players will stand out and how the standings will finish. But what's even more fun is making "bold" predictions that may seem outlandish, but are an opportunity to go out on a limb and be different. 

Cameron Heyward's new deal creates risky situation for Steelers

The Steelers awarded veteran defensive tackle Cameron Heyward with a new contract. And while it was expected and it's a positive for fans to know Heyward will now likely spend his entire career wearing only the Black and Gold, it creates a risky situation for the Steelers moving forward. 

Notre Dame has clear path to be in CFP conversation all season

Due to Notre Dame's desire to hold onto its independent status, the Fighting Irish do not have the benefit of being able to earn an automatic bid into the revamped College Football Playoff by winning a conference title.

Blown game to Cubs signals end to Pirates' 2024 hopes

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost in devastating fashion on Wednesday. And while that's a sentence that might not be surprising for some, at least based on the recent history of the franchise, this particular loss symbolizes the true end of the 2024 season.