Basque pelota form of the word "" which may relate to a hard linen or leather ball filled with "" (fur or hair) or to the Latin words for strike or and is related to the English word "pellet". Today, Basque pelota is played in several countries. In Europe, this sport is concentrated in Spain and France, especially in the Basque Country. The sport is also played in Latin American countries such as Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Cuba. Operated as a gaming enterprise called Jai Alai, it is seen in parts of the U.S. such as Florida, Connecticut, Nevada, and Rhode Island.
Alai Kalaniuvalu Falcons in 1994 and was released before the start of the regular season. He was then claimed by the Washington Redskins and placed on injured reserve. Later in the season, he was claimed off waivers from the Redskins by the Green Bay Packers and was placed their practice squad. Alai Kalaniuvalu Alai Kalaniuvalu (born October 23, 1971) is a former American football guard in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Denver Broncos. He played college football at Oregon State University and was drafted in the third round of the 1994 NFL Draft