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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.

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin's rookie season was historic in several ways 

When Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was announced as the National League's Rookie of the Year on Monday, he solidified his historic 2025 season as a special one for the franchise.

Matthew Stafford's historic season has Rams QB in MVP conversation

Matthew Stafford has put together a career many believe will land him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but it's actuality possibly he's doing his best work this season. Stafford turned a great season into an historic one on Sunday.

Why Munetaka Murakami is expected to be the next great Japanese star in MLB 

A new Japanese superstar is about to take Major League Baseball by storm.

Three potential trade destinations for Ja Morant amid rift with Grizzlies

The Grizzlies can either decide to repair their fractured relationship with Morant or trade him.

Jaylen Brown reaches a level no Celtics player ever has before

While most experts are busy dismissing the Boston Celtics' chances to contend this season, Jaylen Brown is busy ignoring that noise and making history.

Bulls' Josh Giddey reaches Michael Jordan's level in one specific way 

Move over Michael Jordan, make a place for Josh Giddey? Well, the Chicago Bulls guard can now say he's an equal to Jordan in one specific way.

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns reaches major milestone in win over Wizards

Karl-Anthony Towns accomplished more than just helping the New York Knicks cruise to a 119-102 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.  The star center scored a season-high 33 points.

Steelers defense answers call from critics in win over Colts

Just when the noise about their recent struggles grew to a deafening level, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense stepped up.

Kings' Zach LaVine continues scoring tear with fifth 30-point game

Maybe the most surprising player among the NBA's current leading scorers, Zach LaVine found familiar territory while leading the Sacramento Kings to a win on Saturday night. 

Bulls off to hottest start since the Michael Jordan dynasty era

Are the Chicago Bulls really this good? That's the question on the minds of NBA fans everywhere. 

Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to best start in franchise history 

Victor Wembanyama has already led the San Antonio Spurs to a level the franchise never even reached during its championship past. 

Three teams that should pursue a trade for Titans WR Calvin Ridley 

Three teams that should take a chance on the controversial wide out. 

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.