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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SportsUS beats Bosnia 2-0, advances to World Cup round of 16
The United States defeated Bosnia 2-0 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Folarin Balogun scored as the team advanced to the World Cup round of 16 in July.
EntertainmentTwo Climbers Scale Empire State Building Spire in Viral Stunt
On July 1, 2026, Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov scaled the Empire State Building spire after entering through a 103rd-floor maintenance hatch in NYC.
EntertainmentVillage People Co-Founder Victor Willis Dies at 74
Victor Willis, co-founder and lead singer of the Village People, died on June 30, 2026, at age 74 following a short illness, his wife and band confirmed.
SportsMexico World Cup win ends 40-year drought amid fatal crowd crush
Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup win against Ecuador ended a 40-year drought, but a fatal crowd crush at the Angel of Independence monument left several dead today.
EntertainmentPrediction Markets Bet Millions on Potential Taylor Swift Wedding
Users have wagered over $4.5 million on the Kalshi platform regarding a potential wedding between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, fueling market growth.
SportsMexico Beats Ecuador 2-0 to Reach World Cup Round of 16
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at Azteca Stadium this Tuesday, securing a World Cup round of 16 spot and ending a 40-year streak of knockout stage failures.
SportsAging Athletes Struggle With Physical Toll of Late-Career Returns
Serena Williams faced a first-round exit at Wimbledon at age 44, highlighting the severe physical toll aging athletes endure during late-career returns.
SportsLeBron James officially leaves Lakers after choosing not to return
LeBron James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. The 41-year-old superstar ends his eight-year tenure after winning the 2020 NBA title.
SportsEgypt and Iran Clash in Seattle for 2026 World Cup Berth
Egypt faces Iran at Seattle Stadium this Friday in a pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifier. Mohamed Salah leads the Pharaohs as they pursue a historic tournament.
SportsRonaldo Faces Scrutiny After Portugal’s Draw Against DR Congo
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to lead Portugal to a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Houston, rebounding from a scoreless draw against DR Congo.
SportsRonaldo Scores Twice in Portugal Win Over Uzbekistan at Age 41
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to lead Portugal to a victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday, proving his endurance at 41 despite recent performance doubt.
SportsWizards draft AJ Dybantsa first as freshmen dominate 2026 class
The Washington Wizards selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the first pick as eight consecutive college freshmen led the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.