20/20 Sports With A.B. – NBA Summer League, The British Open, And More
In today’s 20/20 Sports with A.B., he talks about NBA Summer League, the Open Championship, and the second half of baseball season.
Ashley Brown: Well, Bronny James so far this NBA Summer League has struggled offensively, although played pretty good defensively last night. He had a key defensive stop late as Lakers beat the Hawks 87-86. But he also had his best game offensively. Nine points in the first half in a summer league, had 12 points in the game.
Elsewhere in golf, the Open Championship is underway in Scotland at Royal Troon. It’s the final major of the season. Scottie Scheffler, the world number one, will tee off at 10:10 this morning and just before them at 937. Tiger woods, Zander Shapley and Patrick Cantlay all set to tee off a little later as well.
In baseball, the Atlanta Braves finally resume action for the second half of the season tomorrow night when they host Saint Louis, and the Green Jackets are also back in action for the second half of the season tomorrow on the road at Kannapolis.
20/20 Sports brought to you by Escape Electric Bikes of Evans. Check them out. Just search them online. Escape Electric Bikes of Evans. They sell fun. I’m Ashley Brown, 95.1 WGAC.
About Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown, or A.B. as he’s known, is a sports commentator, columnist, and broadcast veteran. He was born and raised in the Augusta area. A.B. attended Lakeside High School and graduated in 1989. After high school, he attended Columbus State University on a basketball scholarship.
A.B. moved back to Augusta after college, where he began his career in talk radio. He continues to provide sports updates for WGAC, while also working as the Director of Customer Service at recteq.
More With Ashley Brown
Tune in each week on WGAC as Augusta sports commentator and broadcast veteran Ashley Brown hosts Thursday Night Huddle. A.B. talks about all things sports, including local high school games, college, and more. Plus get the latest local and national sports news and more!
Thursday Night Huddle with A.B. airs every Thursday from 6:05 pm until 7:00 pm on WGAC.
Augustans Share 5 Things They Like About Our City
Outdoor Space
There were quite a few Redditors who talked about the beautiful outdoor spaces we have available in the Augusta area. A few mentions included the Augusta Canal Path and River Walk. But you can’t forget about the convenience of the Greeneway just across the river in North Augusta. In addition, there are many activities to enjoy on the water at the lake and river too.
Diversity
One Redditor talked about there being “many Augustas.” This is an interesting way to look at it. But the Redditor talked about the way to enjoy Augusta is to find where you fit. There are so many diverse interests for just about anyone, if you look for it. Of course, there are things for the golfers. But we also have a great selection of local businesses, places for trivia, and breweries to enjoy. And for those interested in an active lifestyle, there are run clubs and gyms. And let’s not forget the military and medical communities.
Ease Of Getting Around
Now for this one, it depends on who you ask and where you’re trying to go and when. But overall, the Augusta area is fairly easy to get around and traffic isn’t as bad as some cities. But, it’s also a city that’s convenient to many other things, like bigger cities such as Atlanta and Charlotte. Plus, you’re just a couple of hours from the beach or mountains.
Art, Culture, And History
We’ve already mentioned a bit about Augusta’s history, but there’s so much more to explore and learn about it. We have great museums, art exhibits, festivals like Arts In The Heart, live entertainment including concerts, the Augusta Symphony, the Augusta Players, Broadway-type shows, ballets, and more.
Cost Of Living
This is another thing that might depend on who you ask. Many people moving from bigger cities (especially from the West or from up North) will tell you that the cost of living here is better. Obviously, inflation has impacted cities everywhere, but overall, Augusta still remains a fairly affordable place to live. And the city continues to grow and bring new business and job opportunities, which can be a pro or a con, depending on how you look at it!
