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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 graduate Nona Solaita earns selection to represent American Samoa after a record-setting freshman volleyball season at Sacramento State.

  3. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    Foul Ball Scare at Mariners Game

  4. Mon

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    Oak Hills Seniors Advance to College Athletics

  5. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

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

  6. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Nike Class Action Lawsuit in Portland Over Tariff Price Hikes

  7. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  8. Tue

    News: Health · California

    Angel Stadium Rodent Infestation: Health Inspection Shuts Concession

  9. February 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  10. Wed

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    Hesperia High Scorpions Make Historic Run to CIF

    After years of steady growth and determination, the Hesperia Scorpions have broken through to the CIF Championship, symbolizing the strength and unity of the Hesperia community.

  11. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Indiana House Approves Bill to Lure Chicago Bears Stadium to Hammond

  12. Fri

    News: Sports · World

    Ilia Malinin’s Shocking Olympic Collapse at 2026 Winter Games

  13. January 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  14. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Steve Kerr Apologizes for Inaccurate ICE Claims in Minneapolis

  15. Thu

    News: Sports · World

    Canada Manipulates Skeleton Points, Blocks Uhlaender’s Olympics

  16. Fri

    News: Sports · United States

    Fernando Mendoza: Why Dating Took Back Seat for Indiana’s Heisman QB

  17. Sat

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    Hesperia Edges Out Oak Hills in Overtime Thriller to Win Rivalry Game

    Hesperia High’s boys basketball team edged out Oak Hills 53–49 in overtime on Jan. 16, adding another memorable chapter to a rivalry known for its passionate…

  18. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  19. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Chiefs Relocate to Kansas: New Domed Stadium in Wyandotte County

  20. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  21. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Olivier Rioux: Tallest College Basketball Player Debuts for Gators

  22. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    Dodgers 2025 World Series Parade: Kershaw’s Emotional Farewell

  23. October 2025

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  24. Wed

    News: Sports · United States

    Shohei Ohtani Struggles in World Series Game 4 Loss for Dodgers

  25. Tue

    News: Sports · United States

    Dodgers Win Epic World Series Game 3 on Freddie Freeman Walk-Off HR

  26. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

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

    The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series, highlighted by Addison Barger's historic pinch-hit grand slam…

  27. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Transgender Swimmer Ana Caldas Banned from World Aquatics

  28. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    NBA Stars Accused in Rigged Poker Scheme

  29. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Ohtani Makes MLB History: Dodgers Sweep to World Series

  30. Sat

    News: Sports · United States

    Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime: Fans Threaten 2026 Boycott

  31. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  32. Thu

    News: Media · United States

    Keith Olbermann: Erratic Behavior & Mental Health Concerns

  33. July 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  34. Fri

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    Youth Basketball Training Comes to Hesperia with A2R Performance

    A2R Performance Development, founded by Coach Aaron Alston, brings top-tier youth basketball training to Hesperia. With classes for ages 5–17, one-on-one coaching, and skill camps, local…

  35. April 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  36. Thu

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    HUSD Small-Town Achieve Big-City Athletic Success

  37. March 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  38. Mon

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    HUSD Bulldogs Perfect 10-0 Record, Adv To CIF-SS Semifinals

  39. Thu

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    HHS Athlete’s Journey To Three-Time State Wrestling Prodigy

  40. February 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  41. Sat

    News: Sports · Hesperia

    Oak Hills HS Girls Basketball Take Mojave River League

  42. January 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  43. Tue

    News: Education · Hesperia

    Hesperia Unified School District embraces eSports