Amanda Wright
Amanda Wright writes about culture from Austin — film, music, the occasional sports moment that becomes a culture moment. She left a magazine job for OwlyTimes because she wanted to file faster than monthly. Drafts read like a friend's text; the reporting is the slow part.
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SportsPineville Ends 26-Year Drought With 12-1 Title Win in Sulphur
Pineville defeated its opponent 12-1 at North Frasch Park in Sulphur to win the LHSAA Division I select state softball title, ending a 26-year drought.
EntertainmentDevil Wears Prada 2 Earns $77 Million in Opening Weekend
The Devil Wears Prada 2 grossed $77 million during its opening weekend across 4,150 theaters, confirming strong demand for the long-awaited film sequel.
SportsEdwards Knee Injury Clouds Timberwolves’ Postseason Outlook
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards hyperextended his left knee during Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets, leaving his postseason status uncertain.
EntertainmentMeryl Streep Recalls Clashing With Goldie Hawn on 1992 Movie Set
Meryl Streep reveals she clashed with Goldie Hawn on the 1992 set of Death Becomes Her because of their conflicting attitudes toward punctuality and work.
SportsCalifornia High School Athletes Open Weekend Diamond Play
High school baseball players across California City and Southern Sections took to local fields this Saturday for a full slate of competitive games.
SportsIzzo Reaches Breaking Point as Michigan State Faces Tournament Exit
Tom Izzo reaches a breaking point as Michigan State faces an early NCAA Tournament exit in Buffalo, questioning the future of his 31-year coaching career.
SportsMets Fall to 12th Straight Loss as Playoff Hopes Fade in Queens
The New York Mets lost their 12th consecutive game, effectively ending their playoff hopes for the 2026 season according to Major League Baseball records.
EntertainmentNeusole Glassworks and Cincinnati Slingers Anchor Busy Spring Weekend
Neusole Glassworks hosts glass blowing workshops while the Cincinnati Slingers play hockey this weekend as the city celebrates a busy spring event season.
SportsChurchill Downs Prepares for 2026 Kentucky Derby on May 2
Churchill Downs hosts the 2026 Kentucky Derby in Louisville on May 2. Renegade enters the starting gate as the 4-1 favorite for the annual horse race.
SportsRocker Leads Rangers Against Tigers in Detroit Saturday Night
Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker faces Keider Montero and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park this Saturday, May 2, at 6:15 PM CDT in a road matchup.
SportsSpirit Airlines Ceases Operations as Legacy Carrier Files Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines officially ceased operations on May 2, 2026, ending a 34-year run as the carrier filed for bankruptcy and grounded its entire flight fleet.
EntertainmentSun Returns to Jazz Fest as Crowds Pack Fair Grounds After Storms
Sunlight returned to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on May 2, 2026, as large crowds gathered at the Fair Grounds following two days of storms.