St. Petersburg, FL: May 20, 2025: The National Jai-alai Association (NJAA) has announced that they will be hosting a huge fundraiser event on Saturday, June 14th . The event will help cover the expenses Benny Bueno will incur of sending four players to participate in the “League of Nations International Tournament” that is being held […]
What’ the Future for Magic City Jai-alai? Over the past year a lot of people have been asking me about the future of Magic City Jai-alai. So, I’ve been talking to people “in the business” of what they have been hearing. I wanted to share my thoughts. As you know, Magic City was sold […]
Another Sunday at the Park It was like the good old days. Last Sunday at Puryear Park we had a nice group play and some visitors to watch. Making his first appearance at the St. Pete Cancha was Perry Brown, a great aficionado of jai-alai that many of you know up north and has done […]
Renegades seize their third championship title at 2025 Winter Season Finals MIAMI, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Renegades cemented their place in the World Jai-Alai League record books Friday night, claiming their third championship title with a hard-fought win over the upstart Fireballs at the Magic City Fronton. Owned by three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem, the […]
April Fool’s Joke Becomes True (Sort of) May 12, 2025: Last April 1st, I posted news on Tigers jai-alai site about that the Puryear Park Jai-alai court was getting shut down by the City of St. Petersburg, so they could build some more much needed parking spots. Tiger himself was fooled along with several members […]
A Happy Matt Ball at Puryear Park In last nights “Chopped Liver League” performance at Puryear Park in St. Petersburg, one of our players noticed the formation of a “Smiley Face” on the Matt Ball being used. Seminole King was about to serve the ball just before game 5 of the Tuesday evening group when […]
There is a new YouTube video up on the History of the Tampa Jai-alai Fronton. The 10 ½ minute video was produced by “Rex” of the Hilsborean, Historian. Lots of interesting newspaper articles and ticket stubs of various artists who performed there from The Bee Gees to Bruce Springfield. I remember going there in October […]
Berlin, Conn: April 24, 2025: This weekend, America’s best amateur cancha is hosting another tournament – this one to celebrate their 15th anniversary. As most of you know by know by now, the great Francisco “Patxi” Churruca passed away this week. He attended Matt’s Grand Opening Celebration 15 years ago. Without a doubt was one […]
If you are among the few that still go to Derby Lane to place bets on jai-alai (yes, you Crab!), we have some breaking news to share with you. Multiple sources have confirmed to the Pelota Press that the huge 144-acre Derby Lane property has been sold and will become a huge Destination Venue […]
