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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SportsMLB Teams Hit 25-Game Mark as Early Season Trends Take Hold
Every MLB team has reached the 25-game mark for the 2026 season. The National League Central leads the league with a collective 73-50 record this April.
SportsPuka Nacua Returns to Rams Offseason Program After Seeking Help
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua rejoined the team's offseason program this week after taking time away to seek professional personal support.
SportsJim France Ends Eight Decades of Family Control Over NASCAR
Jim France steps down as CEO of NASCAR, ending eight decades of family leadership at the organization. An outside executive will now manage the sport.
SportsMinnesota Legislators Stall Funding for Grand Casino Arena Upgrades
Minnesota legislators stalled a $600 million renovation plan for the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, leaving the future of the venue upgrade project uncertain.
SportsAustin Reaves Nears Return as Lakers Prepare for Houston Series
Austin Reaves targets a return for the Los Angeles Lakers against Houston after missing games since April 2 due to a left oblique muscle strain injury.
SportsDurant Returns in 101-94 Loss as Lakers Take Game 2 Lead
Kevin Durant returned from a knee injury to score 23 points, but the Lakers defeated his team 101-94 to take a 2-0 lead in the playoff basketball series.
EntertainmentMrBeast's Beast Industries Seeks AI Chief
Jimmy Donaldson's Beast Industries is hiring a head of artificial intelligence to build a production empire where AI serves as the core creative engine.
SportsAgencies pivot to data-driven fan engagement in sports marketing
Horizon Sports & Experiences reports that over 75 percent of sports fans remain skeptical of AI, forcing marketing agencies to refine their data strategies.
SportsArmy Soldier Charged With Using Classified Data for $400K Betting
U.S. Army soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke faces federal charges for using classified intelligence to win over $400,000 betting on global conflicts at Polymarket.
SportsSteve Saner’s 1959 Kentucky Skipping Stunt Found by Local Reporter
A local reporter discovered archival photos of 13-year-old Steve Saner skipping school in 1959 to watch the Cincinnati Reds play at the West End ballpark.
EntertainmentLIA Opens 2026 Cycle at Wynn Las Vegas to Rethink Modern Advertising
The London International Awards opens its 2026 cycle at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas by adding a Cultural Catalyst category to update modern ad competition.
EntertainmentCiara Miller and Maura Higgins join Dancing With the Stars Season 35
Reality stars Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins join the cast of Dancing With the Stars Season 35 to compete for the show's iconic Mirrorball Trophy award.