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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SportsTom Kim Wins Scottish Open With Final Round 64 to End Winless Drought
Tom Kim shot a bogey-free 64 at The Renaissance Club to win the Scottish Open, ending his 1,001-day winless drought and claiming his fourth PGA Tour title.
SportsRajoy Sparks Row Claiming France Lacks French Players Before Semifinal
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy sparked a diplomatic row by claiming the French national team has no French players before their World Cup semifinal game.
SportsSpringboks defeat Scotland 42-28 in Pretoria Nations Championship
The South Africa Springboks defeated Scotland 42-28 in Pretoria during the Nations Championship match held on July 11, 2026, amid national mourning.
EntertainmentWelsh Singer Bonnie Tyler Dies in Portugal at Age 75
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died in a Portugal hospital at age 75. The iconic performer passed away following complications from emergency surgery.
EntertainmentJay-Z performs three-night concert series at Yankee Stadium
Jay-Z performed a sold-out three-night concert series at Yankee Stadium in New York City, revisiting his early musical roots for fans on July 10, 2026.
SportsNoskova Rallies to Beat Muchova After Squandering Five Match Points
Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova at Wimbledon after squandering five match points, ultimately winning the final set 6-3 to secure the championship.
EntertainmentJay-Z Marks 30-Year Career Milestone With Yankee Stadium Concert
Jay-Z celebrated his 30-year career by performing his 2001 classic album The Blueprint for a sold-out crowd during a concert at New York's Yankee Stadium.
SportsVinod Khosla buys Seattle Seahawks for record $9.612 billion
Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla purchased the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.612 billion, surpassing the previous NFL sale price by over three billion.
SportsUFC 329 Underscores Risks of Marketing Aging Fighter Comebacks
Conor McGregor lasted 69 seconds at UFC 329 in Las Vegas before a knee injury ended his return. This result highlights the physical risks for aging stars.
EntertainmentKarlovy Vary Festival Concludes With Star-Studded 60th Anniversary
The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival concluded in the Czech Republic, hosting stars like Juliette Binoche and honoring rising new directors.
SportsNoskova Squanders 5 Championship Points Against Muchova
Linda Noskova overcame a dramatic second-set collapse and five squandered championship points to defeat Karolina Muchova in the 2026 Wimbledon final.
SportsMamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25 in Cape Town
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams died at age 25 in Cape Town this Saturday. Police are investigating the circumstances of the player's passing.