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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.

Rookie DB still a work in progress after preseason debut with Steelers

Friday night will be a night Beanie Bishop will remember forever. The West Virginia product made his NFL debut in the Steelers' preseason opener against the Houston Texans. 

Steelers WR George Pickens could be poised to have big season

Pickens is coming off a season in which he caught 63 balls for 1,140 yards and scored five touchdowns. This was a major jump from only totaling 801 yards during his rookie season.

Preseason start is Steelers UDFA Beanie Bishop's chance to shine

It's one thing to impress coaches during practice, but Beanie Bishop is days away an opportunity to show what he can do in a game. The undrafted free agent will start at nickel in the Steelers' first preseason game against the Texans on Friday night.

West Virginia coaches not surprised Beanie Bishop is impressing with Steelers

While some might be surprised by Beanie Bishop's performance at Steelers training camp, his former coaches at West Virginia fully expected it.

Why West Virginia will contend for a Big 12 title in 2024

The new landscape of college football could open up a path for the West Virginia Mountaineers to become an instant national contender again.

Geno Smith embracing pressure as Seahawks begin new era under HC Mike Macdonald

In an interview with the NFL Network's Taylor Bisciotti, Smith talked about his role as a team leader and his relationship with his new head coach. 

Training-camp success is latest example of Steelers UDFA making the most out of opportunities

It's not often an undrafted rookie earns reps with the first-team defense at the start of an NFL training camp, but Beanie Bishop is doing just that.

Four NFL head coaches on the hottest seats in 2024

Here are the four head coaches facing the most pressure at the start of training camps.

Why Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen deserves more respect

It's easy to key on Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen for the team's postseason shortcomings, but it's also not entirely fair.

College football's three most aggressive coaches in transfer portal

Like it or not, the transfer portal has become a major part of college football.

Paul Skenes breaks Pirates record, already among franchise's greatest pitchers

There's never a guarantee any rookie will live up the hype. But not only has Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes lived up to the immense hype that preceded his MLB debut, he's exceeding it.

NFL should implement Joe Burrow's plan for Pro Bowl, schedule

While some players are against the NFL expanding the schedule again, Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow is onboard if certain conditions are met. Here is why his plan makes sense.

Pirates' Paul Skenes achieves MLB history after only 10 career starts

By this point, most baseball fans know Paul Skenes as the Pittsburgh Pirates' rookie flamethrower. And on Friday night, Skenes made MLB history, ensuring he will be remembered for quite some time no matter what happens throughout the rest of his career. 

Klay Thompson made a wise decision choosing Mavericks over Lakers

Once it was clear Klay Thompson's tenure with the Golden State Warriors was coming to an end, there were two teams who instantly jumped out as possible destinations for the five-time All-Star.

Paul George, 76ers is a perfect marriage of desperation

Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a four-year deal, embarking on a marriage of desperation between superstar and franchise.

Connor McDavid’s Conn Smythe was justified despite not winning Stanley Cup

McDavid, 27, became only the sixth player to win the Conn Smythe without also winning the Stanley Cup.

Panthers blowing Stanley Cup Final would be most devastating choke job in sports history

An Oilers’ Game 7 win would mark only the second time an NHL team rallied back from trailing 3-0 in a Stanley Cup Final. It would be the first such occurrence in 82 years. But this one would feel very different. 

Ken Griffey Jr. is the only true comparison to Willie Mays

There's only one player in baseball history who even comes close to comparing to Willie Mays in terms of everything he was, both on and off the field. 

Jaylen Brown made a loud statement with MVP play in 2024 playoffs

The Boston Celtics dealt with pressure and conquered the adversity of past failures to become champions. But for Jaylen Brown, helping lead the Celtics to the franchise's 18th title proved a point once and for all. 

Mavs' dominating performance too late to change likely outcome of NBA Finals

Even though Dallas showed heart by dominating in an elimination game, it's hard to believe they will enjoy a similar result three more times in a row.

Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky is clear Conn Smythe favorite

The Panthers' path hasn't been easy, but they're on their way to becoming the deserving champion, mostly thanks to Bobrovsky.