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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

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  2. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    John McEnroe’s Pickleball Stance: “It Sucks” But He Still Plays

    John McEnroe notoriously despises pickleball, calling it "stupid" and inferior to tennis. Yet, the legendary athlete keeps playing. Explore his sharp critiques, why he still participates, and his take on pickleball's explosive growth and…

  3. Mon

    News: Business

    Winnipeg: 15-Year-Old Charged in Kane County Cougars Bus Arson

  4. Mon

    News: Business

    Jamie Golla Foul Ball at T-Mobile Park: What Happened & Fan Safety

  5. Thu

    News: Lifestyle

    Le’Veon Moss Retires From Dolphins 4 Days After Signing

  6. Sat

    News: Business

    Cincinnati Reds’ Devastating Losing Streak: Fall to Last Place

  7. Sat

    News: Business

    Nike Tariff Refund Lawsuit Hits Portland Federal Court

  8. Sat

    News: Business

    Nike Class Action: Portland Consumers Demand Tariff Refunds

    Nike faces a class action lawsuit in Portland federal court over alleged failure to refund consumers for tariff-driven price hikes. Learn why consumers demand reimbursement.

  9. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  10. Tue

    News: Lifestyle

    Angel Stadium Rodent Infestation Forces Concession Stand Closure

  11. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  12. Sun

    News: Business

    Indiana Bill Advances Bears Stadium in Hammond Near Chicago

  13. Fri

    News: Lifestyle

    Ilia Malinin’s Shocking Collapse at 2026 Winter Olympics

  14. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  15. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Steve Kerr Apologizes for ICE Remarks After Minneapolis Outcry

  16. Thu

    News: Lifestyle

    Team Canada Skeleton Manipulation Derailed Uhlaender’s Olympic Bid

  17. Fri

    News: Lifestyle

    Fernando Mendoza: Why Indiana’s Heisman QB Avoided Dating

    Indiana's Heisman-winning QB Fernando Mendoza made headlines for avoiding dating in college to prioritize football. Read how this focus led to a national title and top…

  18. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  19. Tue

    News: Lifestyle

    Chiefs Relocate to Kansas: New $3B Stadium by 2031 NFL Season

  20. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  21. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Olivier Rioux, Tallest Player, Debuts for Florida Gators

  22. Mon

    News: Lifestyle

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

  23. October 2025

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  24. Wed

    News: Lifestyle

    Ohtani’s World Series Debut: Dodgers Fall, Series Tied 2-2

  25. Tue

    News: Lifestyle

    Dodgers Win World Series Classic: Freeman’s Walk-Off & Ohtani’s Records

  26. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

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

    Toronto Blue Jays took Game 1 of the 2025 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, fueled by Addison Barger's historic grand slam and an offensive…

  27. Thu

    News: Lifestyle

    Transgender Swimmer Ana Caldas Banned by World Aquatics

  28. Thu

    News: Government

    Billups, Jones Named in Illegal Poker Probe: Feds Allege Rigged Games

  29. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Ohtani’s Historic NLCS Game 4: Dodgers Sweep Brewers to World Series

  30. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    NFL Fans Threaten Super Bowl Boycott Over Bad Bunny Halftime Show

  31. September 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  32. Thu

    News: Lifestyle

    Keith Olbermann: Colleagues Question His Behavior & Mental Health

  33. Fri

    News: Lifestyle

    Sophie Cunningham Confronted by Police at Fever-Dream Playoff Game

    Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham had a viral on-court encounter with an Atlanta policewoman during a WNBA playoff game against the Dream. Find out what happened.

  34. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Blake Treinen’s Charlie Kirk Hat Sparks National Debate

  35. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Jalen Carter Spits on Dak Prescott: Eagles DT Ejected

  36. Thu

    News: Government

    Kern County Board Bans Trans Athletes from Girls’ Sports

  37. Thu

    News: Business

    U.S. Alcohol Sales Collapse in Canada Amid Trade Dispute