Josh Bootzin
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Sports Reporter, Phoenix

Josh Bootzin expects to graduate in December 2023 with a master’s degree in sports journalism. He receive bachelor’s of arts degrees in statistics and creative writing from the University of Pittsburgh in 2021 and hopes to build a career in data journalism around proficiencies in statistics, print journalism and a love for sports.

Latest from Josh Bootzin

Mercury earn first win behind vintage Diana Taurasi double-double

PHOENIX – Diana Taurasi turned back the clock to record her first double-double of the season and lead the Phoenix Mercury to their first victory in a 90-81 win against the Minnesota Lynx.

Diana Taurasi, right, and Brittney Griner combined for 41 points in the Phoenix Mercury's first win of the season Thursday against the Minnesota Lynx at Footprint Center. (Photo couresy of Phoenix Mercury)

Home free: Brittney Griner’s emotional embrace completes long return to Footprint Center

PHOENIX – Brittney Griner’s first home game since 2021 didn’t disappoint, exhibiting a dominant performance in front of a record crowd. The Mercury fell to the Chicago Sky 75-69 to drop to 0-2 this season.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner said she was nearly brought to tears Sunday at Footprint Center in her first regular-season home game since being released from a Russian prison. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)