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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.

Two teams that could provide Kirk Cousins the opportunity he's searching for 

It's been a couple of seasons since Kirk Cousins played at a Pro Bowl level, but he still believes he can get there again. The question now becomes if he will he be granted a chance to prove himself.

Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic matches NBA legend with monster game

Jokic's statistical marvel of a game has only been duplicated by one other player, a legend in his own right, since field goal percentage was first tracked in 1956-57.

Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper has already made NBA history

Victor Wembanyama may steal the headlines, but he's far from the only young NBA star in San Antonio.

Analysts blast Steelers defense after being further exposed by Packers 

The reality remains that Pittsburgh's defense will likely hold the team back from achieving its ultimate goal unless something changes.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg earns first NBA win in best performance yet 

After an up and down first two games, Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg enjoyed his best overall performance yet on Sunday. Flagg's best outing led to the rookie experiencing his first taste of an NBA win.

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor's latest big game puts him in MVP conversation

Sunday was Jonathan Taylor's latest big game to further show he has a legitimate case for being the NFL MVP in 2025. 

Should the Dodgers give Clayton Kershaw one final World Series moment? 

Add the question "Will Clayton Kershaw pitch?" to the list of storylines associated with the 2025 World Series matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. 

Devin Booker makes franchise history in Suns' comeback win 

At least for one night, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns showed they aren't giving up on competing during the 2025-26 season.

Giants' new manager could change future landscape of baseball

The San Francisco Giants have found their new manager, and it's a history-making choice.

Why former OL is right about Dolphins needing a reset

The Dolphins are coming off one of their worst performances of the season, losing 31-6 to the Browns, a fellow last-place team.

Devils center Jack Hughes' recent hot streak has him on career-best pace 

The early-season success of the red-hot New Jersey Devils has been in large part due to the scoring touch of Jack Hughes.

Blue Jays hero George Springer among MLB's top all-time playoff sluggers  

It takes a special player to be at his best in the biggest moments. There are few players who embody that more than Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer.

Colts QB Daniel Jones snaps back at doubters after win over Chargers

Few would've predicted the kind of season Jones is having, and the former first-round pick isn't shy about telling his doubters they were wrong.

Bo Nix etches his name in Broncos lore with miraculous comeback 

At halftime, Denver Broncos fans were ready to see head coach Sean Payton bench Bo Nix. Fast forward to the fourth quarter and those same fans were cheering their young starting quarterback on as he led Denver to a miraculous comeback.

Ex-Steelers OC Todd Haley defends Mike Tomlin: 'Who else you gonna get?' 

Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley has his ex- boss' back. 

Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends Aaron Boone, doubles down on support 

New York Yankees management partook in something they have become all too familiar with on Thursday: explaining why they once again fell short of winning

Analyst claims Steelers' 'TNF' matchup vs. Bengals is must-win: Is Wright right?

Ahead of the Steelers' "Thursday Night Football" matchup with the Bengals, a national analyst is making a bold claim about the importance of the game for Pittsburgh. 

New-look Hawks should contend in watered-down Eastern Conference 

There's no reason why the 2025-26 season shouldn't be the Hawks' best of the Trae Young era yet. 

Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game made all kinds of incredible history

A Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher accomplished something no other pitcher has for the franchise in over 20 years.

Jets have several opportunities to win left on remaining schedule  

The New York Jets are 0-6 at the open of Week 7, and they're also on the mend after arguably their most devastating defeat yet. 

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reaches career milestone vs. Lions

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback reached a major milestone, further demonstrating the historic pace he's been on so far in his career. 

Another dominating performance has Notre Dame back in CFP picture  

On the heels of a 36-7 win over North Carolina State, the question now becomes: have the Fighting Irish managed to overcome their early-season defeats to get back into the College Football Playoff picture? 

New Bengals QB Joe Flacco has perfect motivation to keep playing at age 40

At 40, some may wonder why a player with a full resume actually wants to embrace a new challenge. 

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka has had historic start to NFL career

Emeka Egbuka has exceeded even the highest of expectations for any rookie wide receiver.

Jazz rookie Ace Bailey aces test in preseason debut, draws high praise

Bailey scored 25 points, connecting on 11 of 16 shots from the field.