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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

29 stories

  1. May 2026

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  2. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    John McEnroe on Pickleball: “It Sucks” But He Still Plays for Money

    John McEnroe calls pickleball "stupid" and "sucks," yet plays for money. Explore his controversial comments and why he still plays.

  3. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Teen Charged in Kane County Cougars Bus Fire in Winnipeg

  4. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    Fan Hit by Foul Ball at T-Mobile Park: What Happened to Jamie Golla?

  5. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Le’Veon Moss Retires from Dolphins Just Days After Signing

  6. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Reds’ Collapse: 7-Game Skid Sends Cincinnati to NL Central Last Place

  7. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Nike Sued Over $1B Tariff Refunds: Consumers Demand Payback

  8. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Tue

    News: Health · California

    Angel Stadium Concession Closed After Rodent Droppings Found

    Orange County inspectors discovered rodent droppings at an Angel Stadium concession stand in Anaheim on April 22, 2026, forcing its immediate closure. Find out why.

  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 Dominates Olympic Short Program at Milano Cortina

  13. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  14. Sat

    News: Sports · California

    Steve Kerr Apologizes for ICE Comments at Chase Center

  15. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Team Canada “Manipulated Competition” Against Uhlaender: IBSF Rules

  16. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Fernando Mendoza: No Dating During College for Heisman QB

  17. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Tue

    News: Sports · United States

    Chiefs Relocate to Kansas: New Stadium & Future in Wyandotte County

    The Kansas City Chiefs announce their relocation to Kansas, with plans for a new $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County by the 2031 NFL season.…

  19. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  20. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Olivier Rioux Makes NCAA History in Florida Gators Debut

  21. Mon

    News: Sports · California

    Dodgers 2025 World Series Celebration, Kershaw Farewell in LA

  22. October 2025

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  23. Wed

    News: Sports · California

    Blue Jays Even World Series, Top Dodgers in Game 4

  24. Tue

    News: Sports · California

    Freeman Walk-Off Wins Longest World Series Game for Dodgers

  25. Sat

    News: Sports · World

    Toronto Blue Jays Stun Dodgers in World Series Game 1 Win

  26. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Transgender Swimmer Ana Caldas Banned by World Aquatics

    Ana Caldas, a transgender swimmer, has been banned for five years by World Aquatics after she refused to undergo a mandated sex verification test. This decision…

  27. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    NBA Stars Billups, Jones Implicated in Rigged Poker Ring

  28. Sat

    News: Sports · California

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

  29. Sat

    News: Arts and Entertainment · United States

    Bad Bunny Halftime: NFL Fans Threaten Super Bowl Boycott

  30. September 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  31. Thu

    News: Media · United States

    Keith Olbermann: Unhinged Behavior & Isolation Concerns

  32. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Sophie Cunningham’s Police Confrontation in Atlanta Playoffs

  33. Sat

    News: Sports · California

    Blake Treinen Hat Rumor Debunked: No Charlie Kirk Tribute

    Rumors swirl about Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen's hat. We fact-check claims of a Charlie Kirk tribute or cross on his cap and reveal the truth.

  34. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Jalen Carter Ejected for Spitting on Dak Prescott

  35. Thu

    News: Education · California

    Kern County Bans Trans Athletes, Defying CA State Law

  36. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Canada’s Alcohol Boycott Hurts Its Own Domestic Sales

  37. June 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  38. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · California

    Lakers sold by Buss family in historic $10 billion deal