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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

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  2. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    John McEnroe on Pickleball: Why He Plays the Sport He ‘Hates’

    Despite calling pickleball a game for the 'less-athletic' and a sport he 'hates,' tennis legend John McEnroe continues to play in paid exhibitions. Uncover his candid thoughts.

  3. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Teen Charged in Kane County Cougars Bus Fire in Winnipeg

  4. Mon

    News: Sports · Washington

    Fan Struck by Foul Ball at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park

  5. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Le’Veon Moss’s Abrupt Dolphins Retirement Explained

  6. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Nike Tariff Refund Lawsuit Filed in Portland

  7. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  8. Tue

    News: Health · United States

    Rodent Infestation Shuts Concession at Angel Stadium

  9. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  10. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Indiana Passes Bill for Bears Stadium in Hammond

    Indiana moves to lure the Chicago Bears by passing a bill to create the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority, which would finance a new domed stadium in…

  11. Fri

    News: Sports · World

    Ilia Malinin Finishes 8th at Olympics After Disastrous Skate

  12. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  13. Sat

    News: Media · United States

    Steve Kerr Apologizes for Misinformation on ICE Comments

  14. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Canada Skeleton Team Avoids Penalty in Uhlaender Olympic Dispute

  15. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Fernando Mendoza: How Avoiding Dating Led to Indiana Title Run

  16. December 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  17. Sun

    News: Sports · United States

    BYU Beats Georgia Tech 25-21 in Wild 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl

  18. Tue

    News: Sports · United States

    Chiefs Announce Move to Kansas, Leaving Arrowhead in 2031

    The Kansas City Chiefs announced their relocation to Wyandotte County, Kansas, starting with the 2031 season. The team will leave Arrowhead Stadium for a new $3B…

  19. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  20. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    7’9″ Olivier Rioux Debuts as Tallest Player in NCAA History

  21. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    Dodgers 2025 Parade: Kershaw’s Emotional Farewell at Stadium

  22. October 2025

    8 stories: 8 news stories

  23. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Mark Walter Finalizes $10B Purchase of LA Lakers Stake

  24. Wed

    News: Sports · United States

    Blue Jays Win Game 4, Tie World Series vs. Dodgers 2-2

  25. Tue

    News: Sports · World

    Freeman HR in 18th Wins World Series Game 3 for Dodgers

  26. Sat

    News: Sports · World

    Blue Jays Rout Dodgers 11-4 in World Series Game 1

    The Blue Jays took a 1-0 series lead after an 11-4 victory over the Dodgers in World Series Game 1, featuring a historic grand slam from…

  27. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Trans Swimmer Ana Caldas Banned by World Aquatics

  28. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Billups, Jones Charged in $7M+ Rigged Poker Scheme

  29. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Ohtani’s Historic Game Sends Dodgers to 2025 World Series

  30. Sat

    News: Arts and Entertainment · United States

    Bad Bunny Super Bowl Show Faces MAGA Boycott Threats

  31. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  32. Thu

    News: Media · United States

    Keith Olbermann’s Volatile Behavior: Ex-Colleagues Express Concern