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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: Media · United States

    McEnroe Rants on Pickleball with Genie Bouchard on “The MacZone”

    John McEnroe brought his well-known disdain for pickleball to ESPN's "The MacZone" during the French Open, sparring with tennis star Genie Bouchard who has embraced the fast-growing sport. McEnroe criticized pickleball's distinctive "plink-plonk" sound…

  3. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Teen Charged in Winnipeg Baseball Bus Arson After $425K Damage

  4. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    Foul Ball Injury at Mariners Game: Fan Struck in Seattle

  5. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Le’Veon Moss Retirement: Why He Left the Miami Dolphins

  6. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Cincinnati Reds Collapse: From First to Last After Cubs Sweep

  7. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Nike Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Tariff Refunds in Portland

  8. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Tue

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Rodent Infestation Shuts Down Angel Stadium Concession Stand

    Angel Stadium's View Level 432 concession stand was shut down by Orange County Public Health Services after a health inspection found clear signs of a rodent…

  10. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  11. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Indiana Moves to Lure Chicago Bears Stadium, Illinois Stalls

  12. Fri

    News: Sports · World

    Ilia Malinin 8th at 2026 Olympics: Quad God’s Surprise Finish

  13. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  14. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Steve Kerr Apologizes for ICE Claims After Minneapolis Remarks

  15. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Canada Skeleton Controversy: Uhlaender’s Olympic Hopes Derailed

  16. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Fernando Mendoza: Why Indiana QB Skipped Dating for Success

  17. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Tue

    News: Sports · United States

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

    The Kansas City Chiefs announce their move from Arrowhead Stadium to Kansas City, Kansas, for a new domed stadium by 2031, part of a $4B development.

  19. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  20. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Olivier Rioux Makes History as Tallest-Ever NCAA Basketball Player

  21. Mon

    News: Sports · California

    Dodgers 2025 World Series Celebration: Kershaw’s Emotional Farewell

  22. October 2025

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  23. Wed

    News: Sports · California

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

  24. Tue

    News: Sports · California

    Freeman’s Walk-Off HR Seals Dodgers’ Epic World Series Game 3

  25. Sat

    News: Sports · World

    Blue Jays Rout Dodgers in World Series Game 1; Barger Hits Historic Slam

  26. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

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

    Transgender swimmer Ana Caldas has been banned by World Aquatics until October 2030 and stripped of competitive results from June 2022 to October 2024 after refusing…

  27. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    NBA Stars Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones in Rigged Poker Bust

  28. Sat

    News: Sports · California

    Ohtani’s Historic Night: Dodgers Clinch World Series Bid

  29. Sat

    News: Arts and Entertainment · United States

    Bad Bunny Super Bowl Boycott: NFL Fans Threaten Halftime Skip

  30. September 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  31. Thu

    News: Media · United States

    Keith Olbermann: Volatile Behavior & Mental Health Concerns

  32. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Sophie Cunningham Police Confrontation at Fever-Dream Game

  33. Sat

    News: Sports · California

    Dodgers Pitcher Blake Treinen Honors Charlie Kirk on Mound

    Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen made headlines after wearing a personalized hat featuring conservative pundit Charlie Kirk's name and a cross during a game.

  34. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Jalen Carter Spits on Dak Prescott: Eagles-Cowboys Ejection

  35. Thu

    News: Education · California

    Kern County Board Bans Trans Athletes from Girls’ Sports

  36. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · World

    Canada Boycott Slashes U.S. Alcohol Exports by 62%

  37. June 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  38. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · California

    Lakers Sold by Buss Family for $10 Billion Record Deal