Mike J. Asti

Contributor

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.

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October 1, 2024 | NFL

Three NFL teams that should trade for Raiders WR Davante Adams

Adams’ star power and talent make him an extremely attractive asset for a contender.

September 30, 2024 | MLB

Pete Rose news creates opportunity to review legacy of another MLB legend

The all-time hits leader is back in the news after President Donald Trump announced Friday his intention to issue a "complete pardon" for Rose, who was banned from baseball for betting on the sport.

September 29, 2024 | Minnesota Vikings

Vikings QB Sam Darnold's 2024 success shows his career is far from over

Sam Darnold added another chapter to his improbable comeback story. The Vikings' QB1 led Minnesota to a 31-29 win over the rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

September 26, 2024 | NBA

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose's career falls shy of Hall of Fame standard

Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the NBA. As expected, his retirement has sparked a debate about his potential Hall of Fame candidacy.

September 23, 2024 | Buffalo Bills

Bills QB Josh Allen proving doubters wrong, making early MVP case

Allen was as good as he's ever been on Monday night (and that's saying something). He completed 22-of-28 for 247 yards with four touchdown passes in the first half alone in Buffalo's 47-10 domination of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

September 22, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers can’t afford risk of not sticking with Justin Fields

Starting Justin Fields wasn’t Mike Tomlin’s initial plan, but it now needs to be what the Steelers keep doing moving forward.

September 20, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Can Steelers QB Justin Fields avoid losing his starting job to Russell Wilson?

Is Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields just keeping the starting seat warm for Russell Wilson?

September 18, 2024 | New York Giants

Making the case against Eli Manning as a first-ballot Hall of Famer

The 2025 class, which the Pro Football Hall of Fame stipulates will induct between four and eight new members, will be announced in New Orleans during Super Bowl week in February.

September 15, 2024 | Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins proving himself all over again this season

Los Angeles Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins is playing up to his talent after slogging through multiple injury-plagued seasons.

September 11, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Why Steelers' L.C. Greenwood deserves to join Steel Curtain legends in Hall of Fame

Greenwood has a Hall of Fame case purely on individual prowess alone.

September 8, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers QB Justin Fields showed enough to keep starting job

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields showed he deserved a shot to keep the starting job in Sunday's season-opening win.

September 6, 2024 | NFL

Three bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season

Part of the fun of the beginning of a new NFL season is making predictions about which players will stand out and how the standings will finish. But what's even more fun is making "bold" predictions that may seem outlandish, but are an opportunity to go out on a limb and be different.

September 4, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Cameron Heyward's new deal creates risky situation for Steelers

The Steelers awarded veteran defensive tackle Cameron Heyward with a new contract. And while it was expected and it's a positive for fans to know Heyward will now likely spend his entire career wearing only the Black and Gold, it creates a risky situation for the Steelers moving forward.

September 1, 2024 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame has clear path to be in CFP conversation all season

Due to Notre Dame's desire to hold onto its independent status, the Fighting Irish do not have the benefit of being able to earn an automatic bid into the revamped College Football Playoff by winning a conference title.

August 29, 2024 | MLB

Blown game to Cubs signals end to Pirates' 2024 hopes

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost in devastating fashion on Wednesday. And while that's a sentence that might not be surprising for some, at least based on the recent history of the franchise, this particular loss symbolizes the true end of the 2024 season.