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Jessie Mendez

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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

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  1. July 2026

    2 stories: 2 explainers

  2. Thu

    Explainer · Sports · Washington DC

    Ravens waive Diego Pavia before camp, clearing space in crowded quarterback room

    The Baltimore Ravens have waived undrafted rookie quarterback Diego Pavia to make room on the roster for veteran center Ethan Pocic.

  3. Wed

    Explainer · Sports · United States

    LA28 opens volunteer applications as Los Angeles begins two-year Olympic countdown