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Jessie Mendez is a senior national sports reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Houston bureau. Mendez covers sports nationwide, from high school athletics and college commitments to professional leagues, international competition and the business of sports. Mendez holds a master's degree in journalism and multimedia communication and grew up in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Stories by Jessie Mendez

21 stories

  1. May 2026

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  2. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    John McEnroe on Pickleball: Why the Tennis Legend Says it Sucks

    John McEnroe's love-hate relationship with pickleball: he labels it "stupid" yet earns big money playing exhibitions. Dive into his controversial views.

  3. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Teen Charged in Kane County Cougars Bus Arson in Winnipeg

  4. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    Foul Ball Hits Fan at T-Mobile Park: Seattle Safety Concern

  5. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Le’Veon Moss Retires from Dolphins: ACL Injury, NIL & Why

  6. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Cincinnati Reds’ Collapse: May Winless Streak & Last Place

  7. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Nike Tariff Lawsuit in Portland: Consumers Demand Refunds

  8. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Tue

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Angel Stadium Concession Closed: Rodent Droppings Found in Anaheim

    A concession stand at Angel Stadium in Anaheim was shut down by Orange County Public Health Services after inspectors found rodent droppings. Learn more about the…

  10. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  11. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Indiana Approves Bill for Chicago Bears Stadium in Hammond

  12. Fri

    News: Sports · World

    Ilia Malinin 8th in Olympic Debut at Milano Cortina 2026

  13. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  14. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Steve Kerr Apologizes for ICE Comments in Minneapolis

  15. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Team Canada Manipulated Lake Placid Skeleton Race: IBSF Probe

  16. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Fernando Mendoza: No Dating Led to Indiana Football Glory

  17. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Tue

    News: Sports · United States

    Chiefs Relocate to Kansas: New Domed Stadium in Wyandotte County

    The Kansas City Chiefs announced their relocation from Arrowhead Stadium to a new $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, for the 2031 NFL season.…

  19. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  20. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Olivier Rioux: World’s Tallest Player Debuts for Florida Gators

  21. Mon

    News: Sports · California

    Dodgers 2025 World Series Celebration: Kershaw’s Farewell

  22. October 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  23. Wed

    News: Sports · California

    Blue Jays Beat Dodgers in World Series Game 4, Series Tied 2-2

  24. Sat

    News: Sports · World

    Blue Jays Dominate Dodgers 11-4 in World Series Game 1

  25. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Transgender Swimmer Ana Caldas Banned by World Aquatics

  26. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones Indicted in Rigged Poker Scam

    Former NBA stars Chauncey Billups & Damon Jones are tied to a federal indictment, accused of luring victims into rigged poker games orchestrated by organized crime.

  27. Sat

    News: Sports · California

    Ohtani’s Historic 3-HR, 10-K Game Sends Dodgers to World Series

  28. Sat

    News: Arts and Entertainment · United States

    Bad Bunny Super Bowl Boycott: NFL Fans Outrage Over Halftime Show