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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

24 stories

  1. May 2026

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  2. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    John McEnroe: Why He Trashes Pickleball But Keeps Playing

    John McEnroe famously despises pickleball but plays for big paychecks. Discover his controversial take, from trashing the sound to cashing in on its popularity.

  3. Mon

    News: Business

    Winnipeg Teen Charged Arson in Kane County Cougars Bus Fire

  4. Mon

    News: Business

    Fan Hit by Foul Ball at T-Mobile Park: What the Baseball Rule Means

  5. Thu

    News: Lifestyle

    Le’Veon Moss Retires from Dolphins: ACL, NIL, UDFA Impact

  6. Sat

    News: Business

    Reds Collapse: From NL Central Leader to 7-Game Skid in May 2026

  7. Sat

    News: Business

    Nike Lawsuit: Consumers Seek $1B Tariff Refunds in Portland

  8. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Tue

    News: Lifestyle

    Angel Stadium Concession Shut Down: Rodent Infestation in Anaheim

    A concession stand at Angel Stadium in Anaheim faced a health department shutdown on April 22, 2026, after inspectors found a severe rodent infestation.

  10. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  11. Sun

    News: Business

    Indiana Advances Bill for Bears Stadium Near Wolf Lake

  12. Fri

    News: Lifestyle

    Ilia Malinin’s Shocking Fall at 2026 Winter Olympics in Free Skate

  13. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  14. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Steve Kerr Slams Federal Immigration Enforcement: “Murder”

  15. Thu

    News: Lifestyle

    Team Canada Manipulates Skeleton Points, Denies Uhlaender Olympics

  16. Fri

    News: Lifestyle

    Fernando Mendoza: Football First Led to Heisman & Indiana Title

  17. December 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  18. Sun

    News: Lifestyle

    BYU Beats Georgia Tech 25-21 in Pop-Tarts Bowl Thriller

    BYU Cougars defeated Georgia Tech 25-21 in a thrilling 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl, fueled by a 15-point fourth-quarter comeback. Get all the game highlights!

  19. Tue

    News: Lifestyle

    Chiefs Relocate to Kansas City, Kansas: New Stadium by 2031

  20. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  21. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

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

  22. Mon

    News: Lifestyle

    Dodgers 2025 World Series: LA Celebrates Championship & Kershaw Farewell

  23. October 2025

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  24. Wed

    News: Lifestyle

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

  25. Tue

    News: Lifestyle

    Freeman Walk-Off Wins Epic 18-Inning World Series Game 3

  26. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Blue Jays Stun Dodgers 11-4 in World Series Game 1 with Barger Slam

    The Toronto Blue Jays delivered a stunning 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series, highlighted by Addison Barger’s…

  27. Thu

    News: Lifestyle

    Trans Swimmer Ana Caldas Banned by World Aquatics After Refusing Gender Test

  28. Thu

    News: Government

    NBA Stars Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones in Rigged Poker Scam

  29. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Shohei Ohtani’s Historic NLCS Game 4 Powers Dodgers to World Series

  30. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Bad Bunny Super Bowl Boycott: NFL Fans Threaten Halftime Show

  31. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  32. Thu

    News: Media · United States

    Keith Olbermann: Unhinged Behavior & Mental Health Concerns