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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EntertainmentYou, Me & Tuscany Brings Classic Rom-Com Charm to Italian Vineyards
Halle Bailey stars as Anna in the new romantic comedy You, Me & Tuscany, which follows her chaotic journey through the scenic vineyards of rural Italy.
EntertainmentArchana Puran Singh Returns to Acting After Five Years on Comedy TV
Archana Puran Singh ends her five-year acting hiatus to return to television screens. The veteran performer leaves her comedy judge role for a new project.
SportsHowie Roseman Plans Aggressive 2026 Draft Day Trades for Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman plans aggressive 2026 NFL Draft trades to acquire Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard for immediate roster upgrades.
SportsHouse v. NCAA Settlement Mandates Direct Pay to College Athletes
The House v. NCAA settlement requires universities to pay athletes directly, formalizing a new professional model for college sports across the country.
SportsWrestleMania 42 Ends With 13 Matches Amid Mixed Fan Reception
WrestleMania 42 concluded in Las Vegas with 13 matches over two days. The Intercontinental Championship ladder match received an A+ grade from experts.
SportsPhillies-Cubs Fans Face Streaming Hurdles for April 20 Game
Fans watching the Philadelphia Phillies play the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 20, 2026, face new digital hurdles due to MLB broadcast changes.
EntertainmentSavannah Converts Historic Riverside Power Plant Into Cultural Hub
Savannah transformed its 1912 riverside power plant into the Plant Riverside District, creating a massive new cultural hub along the Georgia waterfront.
SportsWill Warren Pitches for Spot in Crowded Yankees Rotation
Will Warren pitches for the New York Yankees on April 18, 2026, against the Kansas City Royals while competing for a spot in a crowded starting rotation.
SportsCharlie May Joins Georgia Bulldogs Staff as Graduate Assistant
Charlie May joins the Georgia Bulldogs basketball coaching staff as a graduate assistant, working directly under head coach Mike White in Athens this year.
EntertainmentGrand Valley Students Surprise Professor Joel Potrykus at Criterion
Grand Valley State University students surprised Associate Professor Joel Potrykus with a trip to the Criterion Collection film archive in New York City.
SportsBazzana Leads Clippers to 12-8 Win Over Iowa at Huntington Park
Travis Bazzana and Cooper Ingle led the Columbus Clippers to a 12-8 victory over the Iowa Cubs at Huntington Park, bringing the team to an 11-10 record.
SportsRed Sox Minor League Affiliates Snap Five-Game Losing Streak
Red Sox minor league affiliates ended a five-game losing streak on Sunday as Michael Sansone led a series of tactical pitching wins across the organization.