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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. July 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Thu

    Explainer · Sports · Washington DC

    Ravens waive Diego Pavia before camp, clearing room for Ethan Pocic

    The Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Diego Pavia to make room for veteran center Ethan Pocic on the 90-man roster before training camp.

  3. May 2026

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  4. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    McEnroe on Pickleball: ‘Sucks’ But Plays for Money?

  5. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Winnipeg: Teen Charged in Kane County Cougars Bus Arson

  6. Mon

    News: Sports · Washington

    T-Mobile Park Foul Ball: Mariners Fan Jamie Golla Hit on Head

  7. Thu

    News: Sports · Florida

    Le’Veon Moss Retires Days After Signing with Miami Dolphins

  8. Sat

    News: Sports · Illinois

    Cincinnati Reds Collapse: 7-Game Skid Drops Them to Last Place

  9. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · Oregon

    Nike Sued in Portland Federal Court Over Tariff Refunds

    Nike faces a class action lawsuit in Portland federal court, accused of not refunding consumers for tariff overcharges. Learn about the allegations and what it means…

  10. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  11. Tue

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Angel Stadium Rodent Droppings: Concession Stand Closed in Anaheim

  12. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  13. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Indiana Votes for Bears Stadium Near Chicago: What It Means

  14. Fri

    News: Sports · World

    Ilia Malinin Olympic Upset: No Medal at 2026 Games

  15. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  16. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Warriors’ Steve Kerr Apologizes for ICE Misinformation Claims

  17. Thu

    News: Sports · New York

    Team Canada Olympic Manipulation Found in Lake Placid Skeleton Race

  18. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Fernando Mendoza: Indiana Heisman Winner & Top NFL Draft Pick

    Meet Fernando Mendoza, Indiana's Heisman QB who led them to a national title. Learn about his dedication, 'no dating' philosophy, and his future as a top…

  19. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  20. Tue

    News: Sports · United States

    Chiefs Relocate to Kansas: New Stadium in Wyandotte County

  21. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  22. Sat

    News: Sports · Florida

    Tallest College Basketball Player Debuts for Florida Gators

  23. Mon

    News: Sports · Los Angeles, California

    Dodgers 2025 World Series Celebration & Kershaw’s Farewell

  24. October 2025

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  25. Wed

    News: Sports · Los Angeles, California

    Blue Jays Beat Dodgers in World Series Game 4: Series Tied 2-2

  26. Tue

    News: Sports · Los Angeles, California

    Freeman Walk-Off, Ohtani Record in Dodgers’ Epic 18-Inning Win

  27. Sat

    News: Sports · World

    Blue Jays Win World Series Game 1: Historic Slam Caps Toronto Victory

    The Toronto Blue Jays delivered a stunning 11-4 victory over the Dodgers in World Series Game 1, featuring a historic Addison Barger grand slam and Ohtani's…

  28. Thu

    News: Sports · Texas

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

  29. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    NBA Stars Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones in Rigged Poker Probe

  30. Sat

    News: Sports · Los Angeles, California

    Ohtani’s Historic Game 4 Sends Dodgers to World Series

  31. Sat

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    Bad Bunny Super Bowl Boycott: MAGA Fans Protest NFL Pick

  32. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  33. Thu

    News: Media · United States

    Keith Olbermann: Unhinged & Isolated? Inside His Recent Online Incidents