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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.

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.

L.A. Kings are in good hands with HOF executive Ken Holland

Already enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder, Holland appears to still be motivated to prove himself as a top executive in the NHL.

Shota Imanaga dazzles in return to mound as Cubs maintain NL Central lead

After dropping Monday's opener, the Chicago Cubs managed to leave St. Louis with an important series win and maintain their position in the driver's seat of the National League Central race.

Why a recent move makes the Magic legitimate contenders  

The Orlando Magic are rarely ever the talk of the NBA, but they may have made the move that will actually have the biggest impact on next season.

Angels use pitching gem, home runs to sweep Red Sox 

After entering the season with little expectations, the Los Angeles Angels are still hanging around in late June.

Shohei Ohtani homers as Dodgers beat up on MLB-worst Rockies 

Just as they're supposed to, the Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of the worst team in baseball on Tuesday night.

Cardinals inch closer to top of NL Central with win over Cubs

Making their presence felt in the National League Central race, the St. Louis Cardinals sent a message to the rest of the division on Monday night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander completes historic season with rare NBA trifecta 

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions, cementing a historic season for the franchise and their MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh makes MLB history in multi-homer performance  

After an up-and-down past week, the Seattle Mariners opened their weekend series with a big win over a National League contender. And in the process, Cal Raleigh made MLB history.