Jessica Mendoza Archive
Jessica Mendoza
Contributor, espnW.com- Title IX
Natasha Watley's winning moment
Softball Olympian and ESPN analyst Jessica Mendoza remembers the 2002-03 Honda Cup winner's standout accomplishments at UCLA.
May 23 | By Jessica Mendoza
Mendoza: Breaking down the softball regionals
ESPN softball analyst Jessica Mendoza breaks down the NCAA softball regionals, where No. 1 Cal is getting a chance to play in the postseason at home for the first time in 27 years.
May 14 | By Jessica Mendoza
- Athlete's Life
Mendoza: Finding hope in Rwanda through The Girl Effect
espnW's Jessica Mendoza recounts her emotional trip to Rwanda as part of a project to help girls in that war-torn country learn journalism.
Apr 14 11:56 AM ET | By Jessica Mendoza
- Athlete's Life
Mendoza's top five reasons to be an athlete
In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the Olympic gold medalist shares why everyone should pick up a ball (or a racket ... or a bat ...).
Feb 1 | By Jessica Mendoza
- Athlete's Life
Calling out the outies
Softball player Jessica Mendoza takes a look back at baseball's stretch run -- and the outfielders who might have cost their teams a ring.
Nov 2 | By Jessica Mendoza
- Athlete's Life
Jessica Mendoza's new role
Olympic softball player Jessica Mendoza is working as a reporter for MLB games -- and still harboring dreams of becoming a pro baseball player.
Sep 27 | By Jessica Mendoza
Beyond the Game with Jessica Mendoza
National Pro Fastpitch Jessica Mendoza talks about her love of softball, the league, the Olympics and and its role in helping young women everywhere achieve their dreams.
Aug 18 11:52 AM ET | By Jessica Mendoza
- Athlete's Life
Lessons for the Gatorade Players of the Year
Jessica Mendoza was one of the hosts at this year's Gatorade Player of the Year awards dinner. She shares her message to the next generation of sports superstars.
Jul 14 7:26 AM ET | By Jessica Mendoza
- Athlete's Life
A day for champions
Softball champions came together to celebrate their game, share common experiences and encourage the next generation of stars in an inaugural Champions Festival at the Women's College World Series.
Jun 7 | By Jessica Mendoza
Peter Vidmar's resignation a step in the right direction
The U.S. Olympic team chief of mission resigned because of his views against gay marriage. Olympic softball player Jessica Mendoza tells why that had to happen.
May 9 | By Jessica Mendoza
- Athlete's Life
Workout weapon -- Keep it fun and mix it up
With a mash-up of new moves, a routine workout can ramp up both the fun and the fitness challenge, as Jessica Mendoza recently learned at the Gatorade G Series Fit Launch.
Apr 26 | By Jessica Mendoza
- Athlete's Life
Building happiness through good health
World Health Day is upon us and Jessica Mendoza says it presents the perfect opportunity to assess your state of health. She takes a look at what keeps her on track and finds happiness in getting back to the basics.
Apr 14 | By Jessica Mendoza
- Athlete's Life
Winter workout doldrums? Stay classy
Jessica Mendoza knows all too well that feeling of dread that comes with your first trip to the gym after a long layoff. Her recommendation for regaining fitness without losing your mind? Mix it up and grab a copy of your sports club's class schedule.
Feb 3 | By Jessica Mendoza
For softball's future: On leaving the U.S. team
Jessica Mendoza, a two-time Olympic medalist in softball, announced today that she and her 2008 Olympic teammates are leaving the U.S. national team to play exclusively for the National Pro Fastpitch league.
Jan 25 10:17 AM ET | By Jessica Mendoza
It's good that Stanford's Andrew Luck is staying
Instead of calling Andrew Luck old school, Jessica Mendoza says he should be a reminder that college athletes can be humble enough to see the big picture.
Jan 25 11:21 AM ET | By Jessica Mendoza
- Athlete's Life
Jessica Mendoza: Being positive breaks down barriers
Jessica Mendoza uses a lesson taught by Billie Jean King to inspire all women to be more secure in who they are. Women all can do a better job of being more confident, and letting the world know how much they rock.
Dec 6 | By Jessica Mendoza
Columnists
Mechelle Voepel
- Voepel: 3 To See ready for WNBA debuts
(05/24/2013) - Voepel: Defending WNBA champion Fever back for more
(05/23/2013)
Michelle Smith
- Smith: Who are the top WNBA MVP candidates?
(05/24/2013) - Smith: Breaking down the WNBA's Tulsa Shock
(05/22/2013)
Sarah Spain
- TWSS: Sports trends that need to end
(05/22/2013) - ESPN CHICAGO: Sarah Spain at Full Shilling
(01/01/2007)
Jane McManus
- McManus: UNC uses toughness to advance, will face Maryland
(05/25/2013) - Syracuse's lacrosse teams share bond
(05/24/2013)
Graham Hays
- Hays: Huskies headed to Oklahoma City
(05/24/2013) - Hays: With walk-off, Michigan in fast lane
(05/24/2013)
