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 […]
February 4, 2026: St. Petersburg, FLA: Despite some of the worst weather in at least 16 years in the Sunshine State (not counting the hurricanes), the Scott King/Sunshine City League tournament went off without a glitch this past weekend. Yes, it was cold, nasty, extremely windy and then the rain came Saturday afternoon to further […]
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 […]
Scott King / Sunshine Tournament a Success Despite “Shitty” Weather
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsFebruary 4, 2026: St. Petersburg, FLA: Despite some of the worst weather in at least 16 years in the Sunshine State (not counting the hurricanes), the Scott King/Sunshine City League tournament went off without a glitch this past weekend. Yes, it was cold, nasty, extremely windy and then the rain came Saturday afternoon to further […]