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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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Alcaraz Attends Laureus Awards With Right Wrist in SplintSports

Alcaraz Attends Laureus Awards With Right Wrist in Splint

Carlos Alcaraz appeared at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid wearing a medical splint on his right wrist, confirming a serious tennis injury.

Rob Thomson faces pressure as Phillies open pivotal series in ChicagoSports

Rob Thomson faces pressure as Phillies open pivotal series in Chicago

Manager Rob Thomson faces intense pressure as the Philadelphia Phillies open a critical series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field this afternoon.

Jim Dolan’s 2016 Meeting That Led to the Creation of the SphereEntertainment

Jim Dolan’s 2016 Meeting That Led to the Creation of the Sphere

Sphere Entertainment named David Dibble Vice Chairman to lead global expansion after his 2016 meeting with Jim Dolan sparked the venue's core concept.

Red Bulls and D.C. United Meet Wednesday for 93rd Atlantic CupSports

Red Bulls and D.C. United Meet Wednesday for 93rd Atlantic Cup

Red Bull New York faces D.C. United this Wednesday for the 93rd Atlantic Cup. The teams meet at Sports Illustrated Stadium to continue their soccer rivalry.

Local Stars Define Playoff Runs Across Five Louisiana ParishesSports

Local Stars Define Playoff Runs Across Five Louisiana Parishes

Jacob Bourgeois of Fisher threw a complete-game shutout to lead his team past Bunkie as high school playoff action continues across five Louisiana parishes.

Rory McIlroy Claims Laureus Comeback Award After 2025 Grand SlamSports

Rory McIlroy Claims Laureus Comeback Award After 2025 Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy accepts the Laureus Comeback of the Year award in Madrid after completing his career Grand Slam by defeating Justin Rose in a 2025 playoff.

Boone Sets 50th Pufferbilly Days Festival for September 2026Entertainment

Boone Sets 50th Pufferbilly Days Festival for September 2026

The Boone Pufferbilly Days Festival Committee schedules its 50th anniversary celebration in Boone, Iowa, for September 18 through September 20, 2026.

Bengals Trade First-Round Pick to Giants for Dexter LawrenceSports

Bengals Trade First-Round Pick to Giants for Dexter Lawrence

The Cincinnati Bengals traded their 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants to acquire defensive star Dexter Lawrence this week.

Cameron Miles Lavi-Jones Brings Raw Intensity to 5th Avenue JudasEntertainment

Cameron Miles Lavi-Jones Brings Raw Intensity to 5th Avenue Judas

Cameron Miles Lavi-Jones, Alexander Kilian, and Molly Sides rehearse for the upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

Steelers Prepare to Select Prospects as 2026 NFL Draft BeginsSports

Steelers Prepare to Select Prospects as 2026 NFL Draft Begins

The Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to add new talent as the 2026 NFL Draft begins, with 257 players expected to join teams during the three-day selection event.

Julio Rodríguez Faces Pressure as Brendan Donovan Lands on 10-Day ILSports

Julio Rodríguez Faces Pressure as Brendan Donovan Lands on 10-Day IL

Julio Rodríguez struggles with a .592 OPS as the Mariners deal with Brendan Donovan landing on the 10-day injured list. Seattle needs more offense now.

Sabres Rally With Four Late Goals to Stun Bruins 4-3Sports

Sabres Rally With Four Late Goals to Stun Bruins 4-3

The Buffalo Sabres scored four unanswered goals in the final seven minutes to defeat the Boston Bruins 4-3, securing a historic NHL playoff comeback win.