February 16, 2026: Miami, Fla.: The World Jai alai League opened its doors to the public Friday night to a crowd estimated at between 150-200 people as jai-alai has returned to the original home of USA jai-alai. Miami Jai-alai Fronton is now called the JAM Arena (Jai-alai Miami) and is now officially 100 years old. […]
World Jai-alai League’s New Home at JAM Arena Review February 11, 2026: The World Jai-alai League had it’s opening day yesterday afternoon at a new location – the JAM Arena – formally known as the “Yankee Stadium” of jai-alai – Miami Jai-alai. There were lots of good things but on the other hand, there […]
Old Timers Day at Puryear Park Last Saturday February 10, 2026: It was old-timers’ day last Saturday at Puryear Park with a couple of jai-alai legends showing up to watch. “Mr. Orlando”, Elorri himself, was there on a make-up visit from missing the Scott King Tournament held the previous weekend. He like dozens of others, […]
World’s Oldest Jai-alai Player, Al Almada, has Passed Away at 98 West Hartford: February 9, 2026: The World’s oldest jai-alai has passed away. Al Almada of West Hartford was 98. Not only was he the oldest known jai-alai player in the world – playing into his 90s – he was one of the finest human […]
Fabulous JAM Arena Opens as Jai-alai Returns to Miami Jai-alai
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsFebruary 16, 2026: Miami, Fla.: The World Jai alai League opened its doors to the public Friday night to a crowd estimated at between 150-200 people as jai-alai has returned to the original home of USA jai-alai. Miami Jai-alai Fronton is now called the JAM Arena (Jai-alai Miami) and is now officially 100 years old. […]
World Jai-alai League’s New Home at JAM Arena Review
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsWorld Jai-alai League’s New Home at JAM Arena Review February 11, 2026: The World Jai-alai League had it’s opening day yesterday afternoon at a new location – the JAM Arena – formally known as the “Yankee Stadium” of jai-alai – Miami Jai-alai. There were lots of good things but on the other hand, there […]
Old Timers Day at Puryear Park Last Saturday
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsOld Timers Day at Puryear Park Last Saturday February 10, 2026: It was old-timers’ day last Saturday at Puryear Park with a couple of jai-alai legends showing up to watch. “Mr. Orlando”, Elorri himself, was there on a make-up visit from missing the Scott King Tournament held the previous weekend. He like dozens of others, […]
World’s Oldest Jai-alai Player, Al Almada, has Passed Away at 98
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsWorld’s Oldest Jai-alai Player, Al Almada, has Passed Away at 98 West Hartford: February 9, 2026: The World’s oldest jai-alai has passed away. Al Almada of West Hartford was 98. Not only was he the oldest known jai-alai player in the world – playing into his 90s – he was one of the finest human […]