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Amanda Wright

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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Gilgeous-Alexander benched after 4th foul; Lakers lead Thunder in G2Sports

Gilgeous-Alexander benched after 4th foul; Lakers lead Thunder in G2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sits on the bench after his fourth foul, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rally to take control against the Lakers in Game 2 play.

City Section baseball sees mercy-rule blowouts and one-run finishesSports

City Section baseball sees mercy-rule blowouts and one-run finishes

Mendez High School crushed opponents 26-0 as Los Angeles City Section baseball games ranged from massive mercy-rule blowouts to tense one-run victories.

NCAA to Expand Basketball Tournament Field to 76 Teams in 2026Sports

NCAA to Expand Basketball Tournament Field to 76 Teams in 2026

The NCAA Division I committees voted to expand the men's and women's basketball tournament brackets from 68 to 76 teams starting in the 2026-27 season.

Teton Ridge Secures Rights to Remake Classic Western High NoonEntertainment

Teton Ridge Secures Rights to Remake Classic Western High Noon

Teton Ridge Entertainment acquired the exclusive rights to remake the 1952 Western classic High Noon, featuring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly, for modern film.

Florida authorities arrest Clavicular after Everglades alligator killEntertainment

Florida authorities arrest Clavicular after Everglades alligator kill

Florida authorities arrested Braden Eric Peters, Andrew Morales, and Yabdiel Cotto Torres for illegally killing an alligator in the Everglades for a video.

McInnes Guides Nine-Man Hearts Through Tactical Chaos in DrawSports

McInnes Guides Nine-Man Hearts Through Tactical Chaos in Draw

Derek McInnes led his nine-man Hearts squad through a chaotic tactical draw, adjusting his team’s defensive structure after receiving two red cards today.

Bears Trade Up for Georgia Tech DT Jordan van den Berg in Round 6Sports

Bears Trade Up for Georgia Tech DT Jordan van den Berg in Round 6

The Chicago Bears traded up in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg for their roster needs.

Thunder Take 3-0 Series Lead Over Suns After 121-109 Game 3 WinSports

Thunder Take 3-0 Series Lead Over Suns After 121-109 Game 3 Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder take a 3-0 series lead against the Phoenix Suns after a 121-109 Game 3 win, powered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 42 points.

Vikings Select Injured Florida DT Caleb Banks With 18th PickSports

Vikings Select Injured Florida DT Caleb Banks With 18th Pick

The Minnesota Vikings selected Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft despite his recent left foot injury.

Avalanche take 3-0 series lead after gritty win at Crypto.com ArenaSports

Avalanche take 3-0 series lead after gritty win at Crypto.com Arena

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2026, to secure a 3-0 lead in their current playoff series match.

Dothan Tribute Act Brings Elvis Nostalgia to Mother’s Day WeekendEntertainment

Dothan Tribute Act Brings Elvis Nostalgia to Mother’s Day Weekend

Elvis tribute artist Jerome Jackson performs at The Red Barn on Napier Field Road in Dothan, Alabama, this Saturday, May 9, for Mother’s Day weekend.

Panhandle Gears Up for Seven Days of Diverse Music and CultureEntertainment

Panhandle Gears Up for Seven Days of Diverse Music and Culture

Escambia and Santa Rosa counties host seven days of music and culture starting April 27 with a Roaring 1920s Murder Mystery at Mathieson Brewing Company.