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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.

Bucks on the rise with fifth straight win after rough start to season

Don't look now but the Milwaukee Bucks are officially back on track after a bump start to the season.

Saquon Barkley, Eagles further silence early critics with seventh straight win 

Some were ready to write off the Philadelphia Eagles after their 2-2 start. But on Sunday night, the Eagles proved once again they are a serious threat.

Contender or pretender status of Steelers will be discovered in remaining schedule 

Despite the miserable loss to the Browns in the midst of miserable weather in Cleveland, the Steelers are still 8-3. But did their 24-19 defeat at the hands of a Browns team that's struggled and endured drama all season expose Pittsburgh as a pretender more than a contender?

Most disappointing NFL teams in 2024

As the NFL season enters Week 12, the contenders are separating themselves from the pretenders. And now that more than half of the season is in the books, it's clear which teams that opened the year with high expectations are going to go down as the most disappointing of 2024. 

Lions keep making strong case as the NFL's best team  

The Detroit Lions are the best team in the NFL. A sentence that would once have sounded very strange is very legitimate this season.

Victor Wembanyama continues to amaze, posting historic 50-point game

It's already becoming difficult for Victor Wembanyama to ever surprise anyone with his basketball brilliance. But on Wednesday night, he amazed the entire NBA community with a historic performance. 

Young Cardinals are proving to be NFL's surprise contender 

It's becoming clear the Arizona Cardinals have advanced from fun and competitive to a legitimate contender in the NFC. And for proof, Sunday's dominating

Is Indiana deserving of top 5 ranking?

Indiana has climbed to No. 5 in the AP Poll after moving it's record to 10-0 with a win over Michigan. Are the Hoosiers deserving of the lofty rank?

WR Mike Williams could become a perfect fit for the Steelers

After clamoring for an upgrade as far as the wide receiver depth all season, Steelers fans finally have their No. 2 along side top threat George Pickens. Pittsburgh traded for Mike Williams on Tuesday, sending a 2025 fifth round pick to the Jets.

Ravens make powerful statement in dominant win over Broncos 

Just as concern about the Ravens was mounting, Baltimore showed up and put its best effort on display against the Broncos.

Miami appears destined to mark 2024 season as true return of 'The U'

After many years of people wondering when Miami would become "The U" again, it's time to acknowledge the Hurricanes might be destined to reclaim their throne near the top of college football.

Karl-Anthony Towns' first monster game with Knicks shows his true potential

It didn't take too long for Knicks fans to witness the true potential of Karl-Anthony Towns.

The Jets' fifth straight loss exposed weakness of entire team

As has become the norm this season, the New York Jets are leaving a week disappointed and confused.

Navy's loss to Notre Dame shows why strength of schedule must matter

Navy has been one of college football's best stories this season, but that doesn't mean it has been one of college football's best teams.

Matthew Stafford's 'TNF' performance may force Rams to stay course

The Los Angeles Rams may well have blown the whole thing up had they lost on "Thursday Night Football," but QB Matthew Stafford didn't let that happen.

Five NBA teams under most pressure in 2024-25 

A new season means a renewed sense of optimism and excitant. But for several NBA teams, the start of the 2024-25 season also means they are back under the microscope and facing pressure to succeed. Here a five teams feeling the most heat this season.

Mike Tomlin vindicated after Russell Wilson secures starting job in Steelers debut 

One of the most polarizing decisions across the NFL throughout the past week was Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin deciding to bench Justin Fields in favor of veteran quarterback Russell Wilson.

Sabrina Ionescu shoots game-winner, praises Breanna Stewart for 'willing us back into the game'

Thanks to Ionescu's clutch shot, the Liberty completed a comeback and now hold a 2-1 series lead.

Reuniting Aaron Rodgers with Davante Adams offers hope for Jets

After losing a Monday Night Football showdown to the Buffalo Bills, the New York Jets appeared to be headed for another rough week. However, the morning after the game brought the best news Jets fans have heard all season.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shows resiliency, maturity in win over Saints

Just a couple of years after it seemed as if Baker Mayfield's time as an NFL franchise quarterback was over, he's showing resiliency that embodies the type of player he's become for the Buccaneers.

Yankees, Aaron Boone facing pressure to cash in with World Series run

There's no MLB franchise facing more pressure to win this postseason than the New York Yankees — particularly their manager, Aaron Boone.

Many of the same concerns loom over Penguins after miserable season opener

The only positive coming out of the Pittsburgh Penguins' season opener is that they have 81 more games on the schedule. The Rangers blanked Pittsburgh, 6-0, dominating from puck drop to the final buzzer. 

Robert Saleh's firing means Jets have accepted Aaron Rodgers reality

All in all, Rodgers and the offense haven't held up their end of the bargain this year. It's becoming clear Rodgers isn't the same player who could have success no matter the situation around him. 

Watch: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson completes unbelievable touchdown

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has done many insane things on the football field but he might have topped all of them on Sunday.

Karl-Anthony Towns' game fits with Knicks, shows New York is ready to take next step

As strange as it will be to see Karl-Anthony Towns in a Knicks jersey, adding the four-time All-Star could help take New York to another level.