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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

23 stories

  1. May 2026

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  2. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    John McEnroe: Why He Hates Pickleball But Plays It For Money

    John McEnroe trashes pickleball as "stupid" but keeps playing for lucrative fees. Unpack the tennis legend's contradictory stance on the booming sport.

  3. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Teen Charged in Kane County Cougars Bus Arson in Winnipeg

  4. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    Jamie Golla Hit by Foul Ball at T-Mobile Park: Fan Safety Concerns

  5. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Le’Veon Moss Retires from Dolphins: NIL & Injury Impact

  6. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Reds Collapse: From 1st to Last in NL Central Amid 7-Game Skid

  7. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Nike Tariff Lawsuit in Portland: Consumers Seek Refunds

  8. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Tue

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Anaheim: Angel Stadium Concession Shut Down for Rodent Infestation

    Health inspectors found widespread rodent droppings in an Angel Stadium concession stand, forcing its immediate closure. Learn about the violations and the team's response.

  10. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  11. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Indiana Lawmakers Advance Bears Stadium Plan for Hammond

  12. Fri

    News: Sports · World

    Ilia Malinin’s Shocking Olympic Upset at Milano Cortina 2026

  13. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  14. Sat

    News: Media · United States

    Steve Kerr Apologizes for ICE Misinformation Comments

  15. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Team Canada Skeleton Manipulation Costs Uhlaender Olympic Shot

  16. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Fernando Mendoza’s Focus Leads Indiana to National Championship

  17. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Tue

    News: Sports · United States

    Chiefs Relocate to Kansas: New $3 Billion Stadium in Wyandotte County

    The Kansas City Chiefs are set to move to a new $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, for the 2031 NFL season, following approval…

  19. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  20. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    7’9″ Olivier Rioux Makes History for Florida Gators

  21. Mon

    News: Sports · Los Angeles, California

    Dodgers 2025 World Series Win: Kershaw’s Emotional Farewell

  22. October 2025

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  23. Wed

    News: Sports · Los Angeles, California

    Blue Jays Win World Series Game 4, Tie Dodgers 2-2

  24. Tue

    News: Sports · Los Angeles, California

    Dodgers Win World Series Game 3: Freeman Walk-Off HR, Ohtani Record

  25. Sat

    News: Sports · World

    Blue Jays Stun Dodgers in World Series Game 1 | Toronto

  26. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Trans swimmer Ana Caldas banned by World Aquatics over sex test refusal

    Transgender swimmer Ana Caldas has been banned by World Aquatics until 2030 and stripped of results for refusing a sex verification test, sparking debate on privacy…

  27. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    NBA Stars Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones in Rigged Poker Scam

  28. Sat

    News: Sports · Los Angeles, California

    Ohtani’s Historic Two-Way Night Sends Dodgers to World Series

  29. Sat

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show Faces MAGA Boycott Threats

  30. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  31. Thu

    News: Media · United States

    Keith Olbermann: Unhinged, Isolated, & Facing Mental Health Concerns