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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

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  2. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    John McEnroe Rants on Pickleball with Genie Bouchard on MacZone

    John McEnroe's love-hate relationship with pickleball: he despises its sound, name, and hype, but plays high-paying exhibitions. Read his comments with Genie Bouchard.

  3. Mon

    News: Business

    Winnipeg Arson: Teen Charged in Kane County Cougars Bus Fire

  4. Mon

    News: Business

    Foul Ball Hits Fan: Jamie Golla Incident at T-Mobile Park

  5. Thu

    News: Lifestyle

    Le’Veon Moss Retires After Four Days with Miami Dolphins

  6. Sat

    News: Business

    Cincinnati Reds Collapse: From NL Central Leaders to Last After 7-Game Skid

  7. Sat

    News: Business

    Nike Sued in Portland: $1B Tariff Refunds & Consumer Prices

  8. Sat

    News: Business

    Nike Sued in Portland Over Tariff Refunds, Consumer Price Hikes

    Nike faces a class action lawsuit in Portland federal court over alleged failure to refund consumers for tariff-related price hikes. Read the full story.

  9. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  10. Tue

    News: Lifestyle

    Angel Stadium Concession Shut Down: Rodent Droppings in Anaheim

  11. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  12. Sun

    News: Business

    Bears Stadium in Hammond: Indiana Approves Key Bill for NWI Venue

  13. Fri

    News: Lifestyle

    Ilia Malinin’s Olympic Collapse: ‘Quad God’ Falls in Free Skate

  14. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  15. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Steve Kerr Apologizes for ICE Misinformation in Minneapolis

  16. Thu

    News: Lifestyle

    Team Canada Skeleton Manipulation Blocks Uhlaender’s Olympic Bid

  17. Fri

    News: Lifestyle

    Fernando Mendoza: Why Indiana QB Didn’t Date for Heisman Season

    Indiana's CFP champion and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza famously avoided dating to eliminate distractions. Learn why his single-minded focus fueled his historic season.

  18. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  19. Tue

    News: Lifestyle

    Chiefs Move to Kansas: New Wyandotte Co. Stadium by 2031

  20. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  21. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Olivier Rioux Makes History as Tallest-Ever College Basketball Player

  22. Mon

    News: Lifestyle

    Dodgers 2025 World Series Celebration & Kershaw Farewell in LA

  23. October 2025

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  24. Wed

    News: Lifestyle

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

  25. Tue

    News: Lifestyle

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

  26. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

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

    Blue Jays make history routing Dodgers 11-4 in World Series Game 1, fueled by Addison Barger's pinch-hit grand slam at Rogers Centre, stunning fans.

  27. Thu

    News: Lifestyle

    Transgender Swimmer Ana Caldas Banned by World Aquatics

  28. Thu

    News: Government

    Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones in Rigged Poker Indictment

  29. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Ohtani Makes MLB History, Sends Dodgers to World Series

  30. Sat

    News: Lifestyle

    Bad Bunny Super Bowl 2026 Halftime: Boycott Threats Erupt