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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

30 stories

  1. May 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  2. Mon

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    Oak Hills Alum Earns International Volleyball Honor

    Oak Hills alum Nona Solaita earns selection for American Samoa volleyball after a standout freshman season at Sacramento State.

  3. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    Fan Injured by Foul Ball at Mariners Game

  4. Mon

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    OHHS Athletes Advance to College Programs

  5. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Cincinnati Reds Collapse: From 1st to Last in NL Central

  6. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Nike Tariff Refund Lawsuit Filed in Portland Federal Court

  7. April 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  8. Tue

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Angel Stadium Concession Stand Shut Down Over Rodent Droppings

  9. Wed

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    Hesperia Valedictorian and Basketball Star Nolan Newman-Gomez Signs Full-Ride

    Hesperia High’s top student and leading basketball standout, Nolan Newman-Gomez, is headed to the University of Idaho on a full scholarship after a record-setting high school…

  10. February 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  11. Wed

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    Hesperia High Scorpions Make History with CIFp

  12. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Indiana Bill Advances: Bears Stadium in Hammond Closer to Reality

  13. Fri

    News: Sports · World

    Quad God Crumbles: Ilia Malinin’s 2026 Winter Olympics Free Skate

  14. January 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  15. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Steve Kerr Apologizes for ICE Comments After Minneapolis Remarks

  16. Thu

    News: Sports · World

    Team Canada Skeleton Manipulation: Uhlaender Denied Milan Olympics

  17. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Fernando Mendoza: Heisman Winner & Top 2026 NFL Draft Pick

    Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza's incredible 2025 season led Indiana to a national title. Now a projected No. 1 NFL pick, learn about his journey & dedication.

  18. Sat

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    Hesperia Defeats Oak Hills in Overtime Thriller

  19. Wed

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    From the High Desert to the Big Stage: HUSD Alumni Excel in College Sports

  20. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  21. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Chiefs Announce Relocation to Kansas: New Stadium by 2031

  22. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  23. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Olivier Rioux, Tallest Player Ever, Debuts for Florida Gators

  24. Mon

    News: Sports · California

    Dodgers 2025 World Series Celebration & Kershaw’s Farewell

  25. October 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  26. Wed

    News: Sports · United States

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

    The Toronto Blue Jays even the 2025 World Series at 2-2 after a decisive 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4, featuring a…

  27. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

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

  28. Thu

    News: Sports · World

    Transgender Swimmer Ana Caldas Banned by World Aquatics Until 2030

  29. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    NBA Stars Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones Accused in Rigged Poker Scheme

  30. Sat

    News: Sports · California

    Ohtani’s Historic Two-Way Masterpiece Sends Dodgers to World Series

  31. Sat

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    NFL Fans Threaten Super Bowl Boycott Over Bad Bunny Halftime Show

  32. September 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  33. Thu

    News: Media · United States

    Keith Olbermann’s “Unhinged Behavior” Sparks Alarm

    Public figures and former colleagues voice growing concerns about broadcaster Keith Olbermann's "unhinged behavior" and aggressive social media conflicts, prompting appeals for him to seek help.

  34. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Sophie Cunningham Police Confrontation in Atlanta: What Happened?

  35. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Jalen Carter Apologizes for Spitting on Dak Prescott

  36. Thu

    News: Education · California

    Kern County Bans Trans Athletes, Defying CA Law & Newsom

  37. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · World

    Canada’s Boycott on US Alcohol Sparks 60% Export Drop

  38. December 2024

    1 story: 1 news story

  39. Mon

    News: Sports · California

    Major Moves Ahead for Dodgers, Angels