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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

25 stories

  1. May 2026

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  2. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    John McEnroe on Pickleball: Why He Hates It (But Still Plays)

    Explore John McEnroe's outspoken disdain for pickleball, from his 'stupid' sport claims to his complaints about the noise, and how he reconciles this with playing in high-paying celebrity matches like the Pickleball Slam.

  3. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Teen Charged in Kane County Cougars Bus Arson in Winnipeg

  4. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    T-Mobile Park: Foul Ball Injury Sparks MLB Safety Debate

  5. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Le’Veon Moss Retires from NFL Days After Signing with Dolphins

  6. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Cincinnati Reds Collapse: Seven-Game Skid, Last Place in NL Central

  7. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Nike Sued in Portland Over $1B Tariff Refunds to Consumers

  8. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Tue

    News: Health · United States

    Angel Stadium Concession Closed After Rodent Droppings Found

    An Angel Stadium concession in Anaheim was closed April 22, 2026, after Orange County Public Health inspectors found rodent droppings. Read about the health inspection.

  10. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  11. Sun

    News: Sports · United States

    Bears Stadium in Hammond: Indiana Bill Advances Wolf Lake Plan

  12. Fri

    News: Sports · World

    Ilia Malinin’s Olympic Debut: ‘Quad God’ Finishes 8th in Milano Cortina

  13. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  14. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Steve Kerr Apologizes for ICE Misinformation, Clarifies Remarks

  15. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Team Canada Manipulated Skeleton Race, Costing Uhlaender Olympic Shot

  16. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Fernando Mendoza: Indiana Heisman Winner’s Dating Stance Resurfaces

  17. December 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  18. Sun

    News: Sports · United States

    BYU Defeats Georgia Tech 25-21 in Thrilling 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl

    BYU Cougars staged a thrilling 15-point fourth-quarter comeback to beat #22 Georgia Tech 25-21 in the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl. Get highlights and game details.

  19. Tue

    News: Sports · United States

    Chiefs Relocate to Kansas: New Domed Stadium for 2031 NFL Season

  20. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  21. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Olivier Rioux Makes History as Tallest-Ever College Basketball Player

  22. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    Dodgers 2025 World Series: Kershaw’s Emotional Farewell in LA

  23. October 2025

    8 stories: 8 news stories

  24. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Mark Walter Buys Lakers for Record $10 Billion: End of Buss Era

  25. Wed

    News: Sports · United States

    Blue Jays Even World Series 2-2 with Win Over Dodgers

  26. Tue

    News: Sports · United States

    Dodgers Win World Series Game 3 with Freeman Walk-Off HR

    Freddie Freeman's walk-off home run clinched a dramatic Dodgers World Series Game 3 victory against the Blue Jays. Shohei Ohtani made history with his epic night.…

  27. Sat

    News: Sports · World

    Blue Jays Win World Series Game 1 in Toronto: Barger’s Historic Slam

  28. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Transgender Swimmer Ana Caldas Banned by World Aquatics Until 2030

  29. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    NBA Players Rigged Poker: Billups, Jones Face Charges

  30. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Night: Dodgers Secure World Series Berth

  31. Sat

    News: Arts and Entertainment · United States

    Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show Triggers MAGA Boycott Threats

  32. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  33. Thu

    News: Media · United States

    Keith Olbermann: Unhinged Behavior & Social Media Outrage

    Former MSNBC and ESPN host Keith Olbermann is under fire for his erratic social media behavior, threats, and incendiary comments. Colleagues express concern.