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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.

Five moves that signal a new mentality for Steelers

For many years, the "Steeler Way" was clear. But the end of Kevin Colbert's tenure and the ascension of Omar Khan has thrown a monkey wrench into how people view Pittsburgh's mentality.

Knicks guard Miles McBride pays off new deal with playoff performance

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride is thriving with increased opportunity.

Could another major sports franchise be headed out of Arizona?

Could the Arizona Diamondbacks be in trouble?

Evaluating Steelers' options to fulfill WR2 need

With wide receiver a clear position of need for the Steelers heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, there's much debate about what Pittsburgh should do.

Bulls guard Jevon Carter deserves increased opportunity

Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter came up huge when it mattered most. The team needs more of the same this postseason.

Steelers might have to be aggressive to land Zach Frazier

As Zach Frazier's NFL stock continues to rise, it's becoming clear the Steelers will have to be aggressive if they hope to land the West Virginia offensive lineman. 

Missing the playoffs will be a major letdown for the Red Wings

It's been seven long years since Red Wings fans have watched their team in the playoffs. What's one more year in the rebuild, right? 

Caitlin Clark's college career shows a ring is not required for greatness

Caitlin Clark didn't finish her Iowa career with a title, but her accomplishments and impact on women's sports may weigh more heavily in the grand scheme of things.

Adding Stefon Diggs cements Texans as true championship contenders

Since most of the aftermath of the Stefon Diggs trade has been about the future of Josh Allen and the Bills, the other story is what this signifies for C.J. Stroud and the Texans. 

Zach Frazier's NFL stock on the rise after Big 12 pro day event

West Virginia center Zach Frazier's NFL stock continues to rise after a strong showing at the Big 12 pro day event on Saturday.

Angel in the outfield: Mike Trout primed for big year, but L.A. is not

Mike Trout homered on Opening Day as the Angels lost to the Orioles, 11-3, which sums up Trout's entire tenure with Los Angeles.

Hiring Dusty May shows Michigan is serious about basketball program

Michigan has an elite football program. Its basketball program is trying to reach that level.

Will Kentucky's disappointing season finally convince John Calipari to change?

Kentucky HC John Calipari might need to change tactics to find March success, probably easier said than done at 65 years old.

Cinderella Oakland spoils Tre Mitchell's Pittsburgh homecoming

Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell saw his Pittsburgh homecoming end early with Thursday's upset loss to Oakland.

Kenny Pickett miscalculated Steelers tenure, now in worse situation with Eagles

Kenny Pickett is no longer a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two years after drafting him in the first round, Pittsburgh traded Pickett within the state of Pennsylvania to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Derrick Henry gives the Ravens exactly what they need

On the heels of falling shy of reaching the Super Bowl, the Baltimore Ravens know they still have an open window to win a championship with QB Lamar Jackson.

Signing Russell Wilson was easy decision for QB-needy Steelers

The reported agreement with the Steelers and Wilson is for one year at the veteran minimum of roughly $1.2 million. Denver will be on the hook for the remaining $37.8 million owed to the nine-time Pro Bowler for 2024.

Did the Penguins lose the Jake Guentzel trade?

Trading an impending free agent makes sense for a team fading out of playoff contention, but did Pittsburgh get enough for its star asset? 

West Virginia center Zach Frazier's combine interview session delayed by health inquiries

West Virginia center Zach Frazier is getting plenty of questions about his health at the NFL Combine, though he seems pretty confident in the progress of his ongoing rehab from a broken leg.

Georgia DB Tykee Smith feels program prepared him mentally for NFL

Georgia creates Dawgs. NFL-hopeful defensive back Tykee Smith is certainly one.

Did Steelers give away draft strategy by releasing starter?

The Steelers may have tipped their hand. 

George Karl needs to move on, get over issues with Carmelo Anthony

It's to the point where this rivalry simply needs to be put to rest, and it's Karl who should be the one to let it die out. He is the one who started all of this in the first place with the release of his book "Furious George" in 2017.

West-leading Timberwolves are no fluke, true contenders

Regardless of what the "experts" may say, or not say, about the Timberwolves, there's reason to believe they could actually make a deep run in the playoffs.

Staying with Buccaneers is best move for Baker Mayfield

It's important the QB realizes that the grass may not be greener elsewhere this time. 

Kirk Cousins should hope to follow blueprint set by Rams QB Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford couldn't win the important games until suddenly in a better situation he could. What if the same is true of Kirk Cousins?