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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.

Which NFL teams could go from out of playoffs to contenders in 2024?

Injured players healing, new additions, rookies emerging and/or a key player taking his game to another level are all contributing factors that trigger NFL surprise stories. 

Pirates' Aroldis Chapman continues to build on his legacy

Aroldis Chapman has put together a really solid career, likely an even more impressive one than most realize. In fact, Chapman is now one of the top relievers in MLB history in an important category.

Rookie center impresses Steelers' Mike Tomlin, Russell Wilson after first NFL start

Despite being disappointed with his team's performance on Saturday night, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin still took time to praise Zach Frazier.

76ers' Joel Embiid facing more pressure to win than any NBA star

As attention turns from the Olympics and back to the NBA, the heat is turning up on Embiid to deliver postseason success to the Sixers.

Kevin Durant’s status as Olympic basketball GOAT is major part of career legacy

With Team USA's gold medal win over France on Saturday, Kevin Durant can now claim the title of USA Basketball's greatest Olympian. And no matter how polarizing he may be for some fans, this is a major part of his legacy that requires respect.

Steelers UDFA Beanie Bishop Jr. uses chip on shoulder as extra motivation

Beanie Bishop Jr. has been carrying a giant chip on his shoulder most of his life. And that chip — created by feeling constantly overlooked — serves as extra motivation for the undrafted free-agent cornerback. 

Steelers rookie center could be on verge of starting

Everything is pointing to Zach Frazier moving up the Steelers' depth chart.

Rookie DB still a work in progress after preseason debut with Steelers

Friday night will be a night Beanie Bishop will remember forever. The West Virginia product made his NFL debut in the Steelers' preseason opener against the Houston Texans. 

Steelers WR George Pickens could be poised to have big season

Pickens is coming off a season in which he caught 63 balls for 1,140 yards and scored five touchdowns. This was a major jump from only totaling 801 yards during his rookie season.

Preseason start is Steelers UDFA Beanie Bishop's chance to shine

It's one thing to impress coaches during practice, but Beanie Bishop is days away an opportunity to show what he can do in a game. The undrafted free agent will start at nickel in the Steelers' first preseason game against the Texans on Friday night.

West Virginia coaches not surprised Beanie Bishop is impressing with Steelers

While some might be surprised by Beanie Bishop's performance at Steelers training camp, his former coaches at West Virginia fully expected it.

Why West Virginia will contend for a Big 12 title in 2024

The new landscape of college football could open up a path for the West Virginia Mountaineers to become an instant national contender again.

Geno Smith embracing pressure as Seahawks begin new era under HC Mike Macdonald

In an interview with the NFL Network's Taylor Bisciotti, Smith talked about his role as a team leader and his relationship with his new head coach. 

Training-camp success is latest example of Steelers UDFA making the most out of opportunities

It's not often an undrafted rookie earns reps with the first-team defense at the start of an NFL training camp, but Beanie Bishop is doing just that.

Four NFL head coaches on the hottest seats in 2024

Here are the four head coaches facing the most pressure at the start of training camps.

Why Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen deserves more respect

It's easy to key on Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen for the team's postseason shortcomings, but it's also not entirely fair.

College football's three most aggressive coaches in transfer portal

Like it or not, the transfer portal has become a major part of college football.

Paul Skenes breaks Pirates record, already among franchise's greatest pitchers

There's never a guarantee any rookie will live up the hype. But not only has Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes lived up to the immense hype that preceded his MLB debut, he's exceeding it.

NFL should implement Joe Burrow's plan for Pro Bowl, schedule

While some players are against the NFL expanding the schedule again, Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow is onboard if certain conditions are met. Here is why his plan makes sense.

Pirates' Paul Skenes achieves MLB history after only 10 career starts

By this point, most baseball fans know Paul Skenes as the Pittsburgh Pirates' rookie flamethrower. And on Friday night, Skenes made MLB history, ensuring he will be remembered for quite some time no matter what happens throughout the rest of his career.