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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.

Ben Rice plays hero as Yankees slug past Blue Jays  

When Ben Rice came up to the plate for the New York Yankees in the ninth inning, the score was tied and New York was facing pressure to avoid another loss to the team it is looking up at in the AL East standings.

Red-hot Brewers blank Mariners to extend win streak to 11 games 

The Milwaukee Brewers continue to show no signs of slowing down, becoming the first National League team to win 60 games.

Yankees find their footing with series win over Braves

The New York Yankees accomplished two important second-half firsts on Sunday. They won their first series after the All-Star break, and Aaron Judge went yard for his first home run of the second half of the season. 

Trail Blazers may regret Damian Lillard reunion 

Portland already failed to build a legitimate title contender around Lillard once, and his second stint sends the message that pursuing a championship isn't the top priority for the Trail Blazers anymore, either. 

Bradley Beal becomes a valuable asset again after new deal with Clippers 

Once an All-Star player, Bradley Beal became an afterthought and punchline for NBA fans during his failed two-year stint in Phoenix.

Commanders need to try to mend relationship with WR Terry McLaurin

Washington fans are excited about building on the success of 2024 this fall, but it's now possible one of their key players may not be along for the ride.

Cubs head into All-Star break with momentum after series win

After splitting the first two games of the series, the Chicago Cubs took the rubber match over the New York Yankees on Sunday.

Mariners prove strength of lineup in season-best performance  

In a bit of an odd development, the Seattle Mariners dominated the Detroit Tigers on Saturday for a season-high in runs and hits without much help from slugger Cal Raleigh. 

Cooper Flagg showed glimpse of abilities in NBA Summer League debut  

Cooper Flagg's NBA Summer League debut drew as much interest as possible for an exhibition game in the summer.

Deandre Ayton could become a steal for the Lakers  

The Los Angeles Lakers were in desperate need of a center and Deandre Ayton was in desperate need of a new team. The result ended up being the Lakers putting stock in Ayton being able to revive his career in Los Angeles.

Mariners slugger passes MLB legend as he continues historic pace  

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has fully transitioned from having a career year to having a historic season.

Why Pirates star Oneil Cruz will be a must-watch player in HR Derby 

Pittsburgh fans now have another player to watch during MLB All-Star Week.

Why a reunion with former team makes sense for Chris Paul

One former team seems like the perfect spot for Paul.

Aaron Judge, Yankees avoid Subway Series sweep

The New York Yankees put an end to their holiday weekend of misery on Sunday.

Veteran returns to mound, rookie debuts as Blue Jays win in extras  

Continuing to show they aren't going away, the Toronto Blue Jays won again on Saturday. Toronto, now 9-1 in their last 10 games, beat the Angels 4-3 for the second consecutive day to take another series. 

Tigers' pitching saves lack of offense again, strengthening division lead 

The Detroit Tigers can stack runs when necessary, but haven't needed to during their weekend series with Cleveland. 

Yankees suffer historic sweep in Toronto, continue rough stretch

What does this series say about the defending American League champions?

Astros tripped up by MLB-worst Rockies before big series 

Major League Baseball's worst club showed why any team can win on any given day.

Why Mike Brown is the right fit for HC based on Knicks' circumstances

The waiting is over. The New York Knicks have found their next head coach. And while some are down on the Mike Brown hire because it lacks the spark fitting of New York, it's important to recognize Brown is more than qualified for the job. 

Despite 1-0 win, the Pirates let Paul Skenes down once again  

The Pittsburgh Pirates did what they've been doing all season — failing to provide Paul Skenes any run support.

Jonnu Smith is underrated addition in blockbuster trade for Steelers 

As Steelers fans are trying to digest the trade that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick back to Miami and will bring Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh, there's an underrated part of the trade that may end up having a big impact on the upcoming season.

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes more history in latest dominant performance  

Something that should surprise no one at this point, ace Tarik Skubal led the Detroit Tigers to a win on Sunday.

Desperate Red Wings had to take a chance on former All-Star goalie 

In the interest of putting an end to one of the darkest periods of a once-proud franchise, the Detroit Red Wings traded for a veteran goalie.