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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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LeBron James Leads Lakers Over Rockets in Playoff Game 1 OpenerSports

LeBron James Leads Lakers Over Rockets in Playoff Game 1 Opener

LeBron James scored a decisive victory for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rockets in the opening game at Crypto.com Arena this past Saturday.

Westover Taco Opens as Northern Virginia’s First Women’s Sports BarSports

Westover Taco Opens as Northern Virginia’s First Women’s Sports Bar

Westover Taco opened in Arlington on April 22, 2026, as Northern Virginia’s first sports bar dedicated exclusively to broadcasting women’s athletic events.

Whittingham Debuts New Tactical Scheme at Michigan Spring GameSports

Whittingham Debuts New Tactical Scheme at Michigan Spring Game

New head coach Kyle Whittingham introduced a fresh tactical scheme during the Michigan spring game in Ann Arbor ahead of the September 5 season opener.

BGN Community Mock Draft Projects Eagles' 2026 Picks in San FranciscoSports

BGN Community Mock Draft Projects Eagles' 2026 Picks in San Francisco

The Bleeding Green Nation community completed their 2026 NFL Mock Draft in San Francisco, selecting top collegiate talent for the Philadelphia Eagles roster.

Iran confirms 2026 World Cup squad plans despite political tensionSports

Iran confirms 2026 World Cup squad plans despite political tension

Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani confirmed to IRIB that Iran finalized arrangements to send its national football team to the 2026 World Cup.

Coachella Ticket Costs Push Fans to Financial Limits in IndioEntertainment

Coachella Ticket Costs Push Fans to Financial Limits in Indio

Coachella ticket prices for the 2026 festival in Indio reach $649, forcing fans to manage rising costs as resale market values far exceed initial rates.

WIAA Rejects Lynden Proposal to Restrict Girls’ Sports by BiologySports

WIAA Rejects Lynden Proposal to Restrict Girls’ Sports by Biology

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association rejected the Lynden School District proposal to restrict girls' sports teams by biological sex.

NCAA Transfer Portal Closes as Basketball Rosters Harden for 2026-27Sports

NCAA Transfer Portal Closes as Basketball Rosters Harden for 2026-27

The NCAA transfer portal closed this Tuesday, finalizing basketball rosters for 2026-27. Athletes like Allen Graves must now decide on the NBA Draft entry.

Ottawa Senators Extend Aramark Partnership to Upgrade Arena DiningSports

Ottawa Senators Extend Aramark Partnership to Upgrade Arena Dining

The Ottawa Senators extended their Aramark partnership to upgrade dining at the Canadian Tire Centre and expanded services to the CAA Arena in Belleville.

Oklahoma Senate Rejects House Bill 1047, Halting Sports BettingSports

Oklahoma Senate Rejects House Bill 1047, Halting Sports Betting

The Oklahoma Senate voted 27-21 to reject House Bill 1047, effectively halting the legalization of sports betting within the state for this legislative term.

Oklahoma Senate Rejects Sports Betting Bill in 27-21 VoteSports

Oklahoma Senate Rejects Sports Betting Bill in 27-21 Vote

The Oklahoma Senate rejected a proposal to legalize sports betting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, by a vote of 27-21, ending the push by Sen. Bill Coleman.

Arkansas Guard Darius Acuff Jr. Declares for 2026 NBA DraftSports

Arkansas Guard Darius Acuff Jr. Declares for 2026 NBA Draft

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. officially declares for the 2026 NBA Draft after a standout season. He announced his professional decision on ESPN today.