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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.

Facing pressure in New Orleans, Zion Williamson impresses Australian crowd

Facing pressure to perform for his NBA franchise and the fans in New Orleans this upcoming season, Williamson put on a show in Melbourne, Australia, during his team's preseason trip, marking the first time an NBA team ever played in the country.

Analysts defend Sean McVay's controversial decision in Rams' OT loss 

As the dust settles following the Rams' 26-23 overtime loss to the 49ers on "Thursday Night Football," some are coming to Sean McVay's defense on his controversial play call.

Franchise icon plays in scrimmage to help Mariners prepare for playoff run 

A franchise icon helped the Seattle Mariners stay sharp while enjoying their bye. And despite the bye, the Mariners still held a split-squad scrimmage on Wednesday. 

Pirates make confusing decision to fire most successful coach 

Firing the most successful coach on the team becomes the latest example of why people don’t trust that the franchise has what it takes to win. 

Tarik Skubal gets back to form as Tigers take wild-card series lead over Guardians

After watching his team lose his last three starts of the regular season, Skubal saved his best for the postseason.

Broncos RB ends Denver's drought without a 100-yard rusher  

Something happened during the Denver Broncos' dominating performance on Monday night that hadn't occurred in over two years. 

Aaron Rodgers is providing Steelers exactly what they've been missing 

When the Steelers signed Rodgers, they did so thinking he still had something left in the tank and would be an upgrade at a position they've failed to stabilize since Ben Roethlisberger retired. 

Is forcing turnovers masking Steelers' struggles on defense? 

Pittsburgh's defense has simply performed below the bar needed for the team to achieve its ultimate goal, especially after spending more money and shaking up the makeup of the unit in the offseason. 

Cal Raleigh's Mariners teammate made MLB history of his own 

While the 2025 season will be forever remembered by Seattle Mariners fans as the summer of Cal Raleigh, it was one of his teammates who made MLB history on Friday night. 

If Eli Manning makes the HOF, Russell Wilson has to join him 

Manning's name appearing on this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot reignited the debate about whether the New York Giants Super Bowl hero deserves football's highest honor. 

2025 MLB season joins rare company amid power barrage

The 2025 MLB season will go down as one of the exciting seasons ever, mostly because of the highly contested MVP races and all of the home runs hit by Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, Kyle Schwarber and Shohei Ohtani. That quartet also helped place the 2025 season in rare company.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber sets record in multi-homer game 

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber did much more than just blast two mammoth home runs on Wednesday night. He did it while breaking an obscure MLB record in the process. 

Brewers ace reaches major milestone for third straight season 

To further establish himself as one of the most consistent flamethrowers in baseball, Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta has reached a major milestone for the third straight year. 

Week 3 win sparks debate regarding Steelers defense

Aided heavily by their defense, the Steelers beat the Patriots 21-14 on Sunday. Even though the defense stepped up and forced five turnovers, there's still a question about whether Pittsburgh took the game or the Patriots simply blew it.

Corbin Carroll becomes first Diamondbacks player in MLB's elite club  

Only four years into his career, Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll has made franchise history.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers passes eight-time Pro Bowler on all-time passing yards list 

Rodgers moved up not one but two all-time lists on Sunday.

Bills QB Josh Allen creates class of his own after major milestone

It took only three weeks into his eighth NFL season, but Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has reached a new career milestone and one that puts him in a class of his own. 

Latest comments hint Penguins will part ways with franchise cornerstone

As the Pittsburgh Penguins approach a new season with an eye on the future, their relationship with Evgeni Malkin, one of their longest-tenured legends, is already under fire.

Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years

No matter how the season ends, the Chicago Cubs have already accomplished something they have failed to achieve in recent years. 

Cal Raleigh was not the only Mariner to make history on Tuesday

Even though Cal Raleigh stole the headlines with his two historic swings of the bat on Tuesday, he wasn't the only Mariner to make history.

Can the Texans fix offensive woes, salvage season after 0-2 start?

After back-to-back playoff appearances, the Houston Texans were hoping to take another step forward in 2025. But now 0-2, Houston's season is on the verge of spiraling out of control. 

Bizarre comments highlight why Dolphins' Mike McDaniel is on hot seat 

Once praised for his offensive mind and play-calling acumen, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel now appears to be on the hottest seat in the NFL. 

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson makes NFL history in Week 2

It's no secret Justin Jefferson has been one of the NFL's elite wide receivers since entering the NFL in 2020. But despite his standing as one of the best in the game, Jefferson reached a significant milestone on Sunday night that puts his true greatness into perspective. 

Rays' player hits HR at Wrigley Field that harkens back to familiar memory 

For a sense of serendipity, Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel hit a very familiar home run against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.

Athletics' Shea Langeliers adds to historic 2025 season for catchers  

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh isn't the only AL West catcher having a smashing 2025 season.