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Mike J. Asti

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Multi-media sports journalist. Lover of pineapples. Same handle on X etc. Managing editor at WV Sports Now, Pittsburgh Sports Now. National writer at Yardbarker. Contributes to Sirius XM. TribLIVE, WPXI, WVU alum. PFWA, FWAA. https://www.mikejasti.com

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Why teams should still be interested in Raiders DE Maxx Crosby The Ravens' shocking decision to back out of the Crosby trade could prove to be a golden opportunity for another team.

Why teams should still be interested in Raiders DE Maxx Crosby

11.03.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Texans agree to deal with DE Logan Hall, making offseason plans clear Adding Hall to an already formidable Texans defensive line will strengthen a unit that produced 47 sacks in 2025.

Texans agree to deal with DE Logan Hall, making offseason plans clear

11.03.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just an unacceptable loss for such a stacked USA Baseball team.

There's just nothing else to say about it.

11.03.2026 04:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jonathan Quick close to matching NHL legend Patrick Roy on all-time list A trying season for Jonathan Quick and the New York Rangers still includes some history for the veteran netminder.

Jonathan Quick close to matching NHL legend Patrick Roy on all-time list

11.03.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you told me a player is going to pass Kobe's 81 and score 83 points, Bam Adebayo wouldn’t have been at the top of my bingo card.

11.03.2026 02:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Unless Maxx Crosby’s failed physical is super super serious, I’d still trade for him. There’s plenty of time before training camp and the 2026 season. He can be a difference maker to get a contender over the hump.

11.03.2026 00:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Results of Big Return of WVU Pro Day MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU football program played host to its pro day for the first time since 2023, split between the Milan Puskar Center Football Weight Room and the Caperton Indoor Practice Facil...

Results of Big Return of WVU Pro Day

11.03.2026 00:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Watch: WVU Players Perform in Pro Day in Front of NFL Scouts MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU football program hosted a Pro Day for draft eligible players on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Former Mountaineers highlighted by Chase Wilson, Jeff Weimer, Devin Grant and Eddie...

Watch: WVU Players Perform in Pro Day in Front of NFL Scouts

10.03.2026 22:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Paul Skenes simply pitched like Paul Skenes in the WBC.

The only difference of Paul Skenes on Team USA compared to the Pirates to this point in his career is he actually got run support.

10.03.2026 04:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties NBA record in heroic win vs. Nuggets Having already put together a career worthy of legendary status, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of the most memorable games of his career to date on Monday night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties NBA record in heroic win vs. Nuggets

10.03.2026 04:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
GAME NIGHT: Sabres Win CHAOTIC Game, Penguins Mount Comeback, Red Wings Snap Skid, Avs Win in SO
GAME NIGHT: Sabres Win CHAOTIC Game, Penguins Mount Comeback, Red Wings Snap Skid, Avs Win in SO YouTube video by Locked On NHL

I hosted LockedOn NHL Game Night after a wild spring Sunday in the NHL.

We talked about the Sabres beating the Lightning 8-7 in the midst of chaos, the Penguins' big comeback, the Red Wings snapping their skid, is Colorado or Dallas the true West favorite and more.

09.03.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can already foresee Pittman on the Steelers is going to make people incorrectly call Pittsburgh "Pitt" more than ever before.

"Pitt" is an abbreviation for the university, but the pro teams are PIT. "Pgh" can work if you prefer, but calling the Steelers "Pitt" is just wrong.

09.03.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Watch: Fans Welcome Big 12 Champion WVU Women’s Basketball Home MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – As Mountaineer Nation always does, they showed love to a WVU team that delivered them a championship. Late Sunday night into very early Monday morning, fans greeted the Big 12 cham...

Watch: Fans Welcome Big 12 Champion WVU Women’s Basketball Home

09.03.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Devin Bush looking to continue career resurgence with Bears Former first-round draft pick Devin Bush has turned the momentum from his career-resurgence season in 2025 into a three-year deal with a new team.

Devin Bush looking to continue career resurgence with Bears

09.03.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rams bolster secondary with addition of CB Jaylen Watson At 27, Los Angeles is banking on Watson just now hitting his prime and being able to make more of an impact in the coming seasons.

Rams bolster secondary with addition of CB Jaylen Watson

09.03.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Penguins complete historic comeback without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin Just when it seemed as if they were about to fade away without their two top stars, the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled out a miraculous three-goal comeback on Sunday.

Penguins complete historic comeback without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin

09.03.2026 03:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Championships aren’t disputed, too. We will debate the bubble every year but no one argues if who becomes the champion is legit or not and no one tries to claim a title that the NCAA ignores. WVU claiming β€˜42 NIT win as a natty is really only example I can think of. CFB title history is a mess.

07.03.2026 22:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jayson Tatum makes Celtics history for actual play in season debut Just being out there 10 months after an Achilles tear was an achievement in and of itself, but Tatum's actual performance on Friday night was historic in nature as well.

Jayson Tatum makes Celtics history for actual play in season debut

07.03.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

An undefeated regular season is impressive no matter what. HOWEVER, there is absolutely no way this Miami (OH) team would be undefeated if they played a tougher schedule. Just no way. They have way too many close wins against average to bad teams.

*They should get in though.*

07.03.2026 05:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For an historic mid major story, which normally would be easy to root for, Miami (OH) has tons of unlikable tendencies. Waving goodbye and telling the crowd to "F off" after beating a team that entered the game at .500 in OT is a bit much. I get Ohio is a rival, but come on.

07.03.2026 05:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Steelers refuse to ever fully rebuild and do what the Raiders are doing, granted it’s an easier decision when you only win two games.

07.03.2026 03:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Maxx Crosby deserves a shot at playing for a winner. The Raiders needed to get what they could for him as they rebuild.

Butttt Crosby on the Ravens is going to be a problem for the Steelers.

07.03.2026 02:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Evgeni Malkin has meant the world to the Penguins. They don’t have three of their Stanley Cups without him. But Malkin was selfish and 100% deserves this suspension. He’s lucky he didn’t get more games.

07.03.2026 02:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

North Carolina AD Bubba Cunningham once cited a key player being injured as a reason that team shouldn’t be included in the NCAA Tournament.

07.03.2026 02:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trading John Carlson signals shift in focus for Capitals An end of an era arrived for the Washington Capitals on Friday.

Trading John Carlson signals shift in focus for Capitals

06.03.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Know this when fantasizing about Kyler Murray playing baseball:

It’s much more likely he makes another Pro Bowl than ever becomes an MLB All-Star.

06.03.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Asti: Bouncing Back After Adversity Shows WVU Basketball Can Return to Glory When Bob Huggins’ career ended unceremoniously, WVU basketball fans were left distraught. While watching Josh Eilert preside over arguably the worst season in program history, some began to wonder how...

Asti: Bouncing Back After Adversity Shows WVU Basketball Can Return to Glory

06.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to set another NBA record Already the NBA's all-time leading scorer, Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James etched his name in the record books one more time.

LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to set another NBA record

06.03.2026 04:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg reaches major milestone in historic pace If Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg's NBA debut season wasn't historic already, it just secured its place as one of the best ever on Thursday night.

Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg reaches major milestone in historic pace

06.03.2026 03:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Pirates were right to sign Marcell Ozuna instead of Andrew McCutchen The Pirates, for once, acted in the best interest of the franchise.

Because it's still true: Why Pirates were right to sign Marcell Ozuna instead of Andrew McCutchen

05.03.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0