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Mike J. Asti

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.

Kenny Pickett miscalculated Steelers tenure, now in worse situation with Eagles

Kenny Pickett is no longer a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two years after drafting him in the first round, Pittsburgh traded Pickett within the state of Pennsylvania to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Derrick Henry gives the Ravens exactly what they need

On the heels of falling shy of reaching the Super Bowl, the Baltimore Ravens know they still have an open window to win a championship with QB Lamar Jackson.

Signing Russell Wilson was easy decision for QB-needy Steelers

The reported agreement with the Steelers and Wilson is for one year at the veteran minimum of roughly $1.2 million. Denver will be on the hook for the remaining $37.8 million owed to the nine-time Pro Bowler for 2024.

Did the Penguins lose the Jake Guentzel trade?

Trading an impending free agent makes sense for a team fading out of playoff contention, but did Pittsburgh get enough for its star asset? 

West Virginia center Zach Frazier's combine interview session delayed by health inquiries

West Virginia center Zach Frazier is getting plenty of questions about his health at the NFL Combine, though he seems pretty confident in the progress of his ongoing rehab from a broken leg.

Georgia DB Tykee Smith feels program prepared him mentally for NFL

Georgia creates Dawgs. NFL-hopeful defensive back Tykee Smith is certainly one.

Did Steelers give away draft strategy by releasing starter?

The Steelers may have tipped their hand. 

George Karl needs to move on, get over issues with Carmelo Anthony

It's to the point where this rivalry simply needs to be put to rest, and it's Karl who should be the one to let it die out. He is the one who started all of this in the first place with the release of his book "Furious George" in 2017.

West-leading Timberwolves are no fluke, true contenders

Regardless of what the "experts" may say, or not say, about the Timberwolves, there's reason to believe they could actually make a deep run in the playoffs.

Staying with Buccaneers is best move for Baker Mayfield

It's important the QB realizes that the grass may not be greener elsewhere this time. 

Kirk Cousins should hope to follow blueprint set by Rams QB Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford couldn't win the important games until suddenly in a better situation he could. What if the same is true of Kirk Cousins?

Amid rumors, what will the Penguins do with star Jake Guentzel?

With rumors swirling Pittsburgh Penguins star Jake Guentzel could be on the move, fans and media are left debating what should happen. 

Why Commanders' decision to hire Dan Quinn is unsettling

Washington fans long dreamed of life without owner Dan Snyder, but even with an ownership group led by Josh Harris, there's reason to wonder if better days really are ahead.

Oilers' winning streak will be meaningless without achieving true goal

The Oilers can tie the NHL record for the longest winning streak, but no matter how many games they win, this streak can't be the highlight of their season.  

Tom Brady's success does not diminish Bill Belichick's greatness

Without Brady, Belichick has a losing record. But that fact does not tell the whole story and is starting to paint a false narrative about Belichick's legacy. 

Kliff Kingsbury's track record shows why he's viewed as a hot OC commodity

With multiple NFL teams looking for a new offensive identity, Kliff Kingsbury's name keeps coming up.

History shows it’s way too soon to judge Josh Allen’s legacy

Josh Allen and his Buffalo Bills lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs again. But does that mean Allen and his Bills won’t ever get over the hump and advance to a Super Bowl?

Steelers' next OC could be connected to a veteran QB

Although the Pittsburgh Steelers made the playoffs and Mike Tomlin is sticking around as head coach for at least one more year, they are embarking on an offseason with many questions.

Why Jim Harbaugh, Chargers QB Justin Herbert need each other

There's still room for Herbert to take his game to another level and be able to elevate his team.

Rams HC Sean McVay drops hint about future

Despite not getting the result he wanted, Rams head coach Sean McVay put the season in perspective following Los Angeles' 24-23 loss at Detroit on Sunday.