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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.

Luka Doncic, Lakers show potential of team in how they beat Mavericks 

With its recent win streak, Los Angeles is 35-21 and sitting in the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference standings.

The case for and against Steelers trading for Matthew Stafford 

With Stafford potentially available and the Steelers in desperate need of a quarterback upgrade, many are connecting the dots. 

Four potential destinations for Rams QB Matthew Stafford 

In perhaps one of the more surprising storylines of the NFL offseason, the Rams and Matthew Stafford appear headed for a divorce.

Rams are making a mistake by shopping Matthew Stafford 

The Los Angeles Rams are making a mistake. It's as simple as that when it comes to how they're handling Matthew Stafford. 

Connor McDavid's golden goal for Canada provides him a championship moment

McDavid added another bullet point to his resume on Thursday night when he scored the game-winning goal in overtime to win the 4 Nations Face-Off championship for Canada.

Mike Trout's position change reminiscent of similar move by baseball legend

The decision is the right call, and it leads to comparisons to a fellow baseball legend.

Four teams who need to trade for Browns DE Myles Garrett the most 

With so much talk about star quarterbacks and wide receivers who will likely have new NFL homes for the 2025 season, it's very possible the most impactful move will come from a defensive star.

Mac McClung's three-peat is not saving NBA Slam Dunk Contest 

Mac McClung made history by winning three-straight NBA Slam Dunk Contests on Saturday night. But with no disrespect intended to McClung, his dominance just doesn't move the needle for the staple event of All-Star Weekend. 

NBA's four most disappointing teams of 2024-25 season 

Even though some of these teams still have a shot at making the play-in tournament and advancing into the postseason, they have all fallen well short of their expectations. 

Four possible new NFL homes for Aaron Rodgers 

While Rodgers could still decide to retire, many expect his desire to play to only intensify based on the disappointment of his Jets tenure. 

Teams to watch in pursuit of 49ers WR Deebo Samuel 

If the 49ers trade Deebo Samuel, here are a few teams who could end up with the former Pro Bowler. 

Jimmy Butler is fitting in perfectly with the Warriors so far 

At least through two games, it appears as if Jimmy Butler is fitting in nicely on his new team.

Vikings need to invest in Sam Darnold

While shelling out big money for Darnold to be its franchise guy wasn't part of Minnesota's initial plans, it's exactly what it should do now.

Eagles prevent three-peat, achieve history of their own with Super Bowl LIX win 

On face value, a Super Bowl some thought would be a coronation of the Chiefs making history ended up being a party for the Eagles instead. 

Celtics send reminder to rest of NBA with convincing win over Knicks 

While most of the attention in the NBA has been going to the trade news, the Boston Celtics sent a reminder to the rest of the league on Saturday night.

No snub: Eli Manning simply didn't deserve first-ballot Hall of Fame honor

In a surprising development from the NFL Honors award show on Thursday night, Eli Manning is not a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The former Giants quarterback failed to earn inclusion as a member of the 2025 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Alex Ovechkin's recent hot streak has him on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record this season

With 10 goals since his return to action on Dec. 28 and his recent streak, it's possible we could witness Alex Ovechkin make history in the coming months. 

Four potential landing spots for WR Cooper Kupp  

In the interest of full transparency, Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp revealed that Los Angeles is planning to trade him. And after almost being dealt midway through the 2024 season, it now appears the Super Bowl LVI MVP will be on a new team next season.

De'Aaron Fox provides Spurs with perfect co-star for Victor Wembanyama 

It may not have the historical significance of the trade the Mavericks and Lakers pulled off, but the Kings capped off a wild NBA weekend by dealing De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs on Sunday.

Three historic trades across sports that compare to NBA's latest mega deal 

It's time to look back on three of the most impactful and surprising trades throughout sports history.

No AD, no problem: Lakers beat up on Wizards for season-high 134 points 

The Lakers didn't just win on Thursday night; they obliterated the lowly Wizards.

Three possible trade destinations for Kings guard De'Aaron Fox 

With most in NBA circles focused on the Jimmy Butler drama, a new super-star appears to be now be available in the trade market.

Super Bowl LIX matchup contrasts Steelers president Art Rooney II's stubbornness  

With Andy Reid and the Chiefs set to meet the Eagles in another Super Bowl, it's clear Philadelphia's decision to move on from the winningest coach in franchise history back in 2012 has worked out well for both sides.

Super Bowl three-peat would make Chiefs greatest dynasty ever 

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed back to another Super Bowl after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 to win another AFC title on Sunday and will have a chance to make history. They will also have a chance to assert themselves as the greatest dynasty in sports.

Are the Suns finally rising despite recent roster uncertainty? 

Even though the Suns are still barely hanging on to a spot in the play-in tournament, there's no denying they have been playing better basketball of late.