Anthony G Halkias II

Experience

Anthony G. Halkias II is a sports journalist with experience covering the NFL, NBA and college athletics. He currently writes for Heavy Sports and serves as the Lead Writer for SteelerNation.com, where he provides daily coverage of the Pittsburgh Steelers, including breaking news, roster developments, player and coach commentary, and analysis.

Halkias has also contributed to Sports Illustrated’s West Virginia coverage, reporting on West Virginia University football and basketball. His experience also includes coverage of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers, along with NFL podcast work covering teams across the league. His work focuses on timely reporting, analysis and digital storytelling for passionate sports audiences.

Education

Halkias graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in journalism. His education at WVU provided a foundation in reporting, writing, interviewing and multimedia storytelling that has carried into his professional career covering college and professional sports.

Latest Articles From Anthony G Halkias II

Former Saints First-Round Pick Makes Abrupt Career Decision at 30

Former Saints First-Round Pick Makes Abrupt Career Decision at 30

New WVU Bowl Projection Comes With a Fascinating Twist

New WVU Bowl Projection Comes With a Fascinating Twist

Rich Rodriguez Teases What’s Coming for WVU’s 2 Newest Transfers

Rich Rodriguez Teases What’s Coming for WVU’s 2 Newest Transfers

WVU Football Commit Chris Wilson Jr., 17, Killed in Tragic Shooting

WVU Football Commit Chris Wilson Jr., 17, Killed in Tragic Shooting

“100% Real”: Colorado’s Alleged Playbook Ends Up in Opposing Fans’ Hands Before Game

“100% Real”: Colorado’s Alleged Playbook Ends Up in Opposing Fans’ Hands Before Game

NFL Insider Reveals What League Really Thinks About Titans QB Cam Ward

NFL Insider Reveals What League Really Thinks About Titans QB Cam Ward

Sean Payton Admits Saints Weren’t Prepared for What Happened Inside Superdome

Sean Payton Admits Saints Weren’t Prepared for What Happened Inside Superdome

Cam Ward’s Postgame Behavior Raises Eyebrows After Titans’ Latest Loss

Cam Ward’s Postgame Behavior Raises Eyebrows After Titans’ Latest Loss

What Nick Saban Just Said About WVU Football Should Get Mountaineer Fans’ Attention

What Nick Saban Just Said About WVU Football Should Get Mountaineer Fans’ Attention

‘Season’s Over’: Dave Portnoy Melts Down After Michigan’s ‘Gross’ Loss to Minnesota

‘Season’s Over’: Dave Portnoy Melts Down After Michigan’s ‘Gross’ Loss to Minnesota

Rich Rodriguez Sends Empathetic Message to WVU Fans After ‘Hard to Watch’ Showing

Rich Rodriguez Sends Empathetic Message to WVU Fans After ‘Hard to Watch’ Showing

Rich Rodriguez Puts WVU DC Zac Alley on Notice After ‘Atrocious’ Defensive Effort

Rich Rodriguez Puts WVU DC Zac Alley on Notice After ‘Atrocious’ Defensive Effort

College Football World Missed Insane Ending Sparked by ‘Bafflingly Stupid’ Coaching Decision

College Football World Missed Insane Ending Sparked by ‘Bafflingly Stupid’ Coaching Decision

James Franklin Drops Surprising Take on Virginia Tech’s Controversial Missed Field Goal

James Franklin Drops Surprising Take on Virginia Tech’s Controversial Missed Field Goal

Pat Narduzzi Unleashes Fiery Rant at AP Voters After Pitt’s Wild Win

Pat Narduzzi Unleashes Fiery Rant at AP Voters After Pitt’s Wild Win

James Franklin Reveals What He Told Virginia Tech Kicker After Heartbreaking Pitt Miss

James Franklin Reveals What He Told Virginia Tech Kicker After Heartbreaking Pitt Miss

Internet Erupts Claiming Virginia Tech’s ‘Missed’ Field Goal vs. Pitt Actually Went In

Internet Erupts Claiming Virginia Tech’s ‘Missed’ Field Goal vs. Pitt Actually Went In

James Franklin’s Message to Virginia Tech Kicker After Heartbreaking Pitt Loss Turns Heads

James Franklin’s Message to Virginia Tech Kicker After Heartbreaking Pitt Loss Turns Heads

Former WVU Football Star Is Having Dream Season With Neal Brown

Former WVU Football Star Is Having Dream Season With Neal Brown

Nick Saban Sends Hopeful Message to WVU Fans After Painful Oklahoma State Loss

Nick Saban Sends Hopeful Message to WVU Fans After Painful Oklahoma State Loss

“People Are Weird”: Titans QB Cam Ward Sends Blunt Message to Critics

“People Are Weird”: Titans QB Cam Ward Sends Blunt Message to Critics

Derrick Henry’s Painful Titans Admission Makes Tennessee’s Biggest Mistake Look Even Worse

Derrick Henry’s Painful Titans Admission Makes Tennessee’s Biggest Mistake Look Even Worse

Deion Sanders Turns to Zach Wilson’s Brother as He Makes Bold Colorado QB Change

Deion Sanders Turns to Zach Wilson’s Brother as He Makes Bold Colorado QB Change

Sean McVay, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Have Big Plans for Miami RedHawks Athletics

Sean McVay, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Have Big Plans for Miami RedHawks Athletics

Former Pitt Coach Dave Wannstedt Makes Surprising Admission About WVU’s Rich Rodriguez

Former Pitt Coach Dave Wannstedt Makes Surprising Admission About WVU’s Rich Rodriguez

College Football TV Guide: Every Week 5 Game, Channel and Kickoff Time

College Football TV Guide: Every Week 5 Game, Channel and Kickoff Time

Lincoln Riley Insists USC Showed Plenty of Good Despite 41-27 Oregon Loss

Lincoln Riley Insists USC Showed Plenty of Good Despite 41-27 Oregon Loss

College Football TV Ratings Reveal Which Powerhouse Teams Fans Couldn’t Stop Watching in Week 4

College Football TV Ratings Reveal Which Powerhouse Teams Fans Couldn’t Stop Watching in Week 4

Josh Pate Drops Bombshell Lincoln Riley-USC Prediction That Stuns Rich Eisen

Josh Pate Drops Bombshell Lincoln Riley-USC Prediction That Stuns Rich Eisen

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Drops ‘LeBron James’ Comparison for Ohio State Star Jeremiah Smith

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Drops ‘LeBron James’ Comparison for Ohio State Star Jeremiah Smith