Dhani Tackles the Globe: Episode Five
April 13, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL - NFL
Tonight on Dhani Tackles the Globe (9 p.m. ET, Travel Channel), the location is Spain. And the sport is called jai alai. Jai alai consists of 24 different games. Cesta Punta is one of the 24 games. Cesta Punta has two meanings — instrument (gear), which is one of the four models of Chistera — the long, narrow, curved wicker basket that incorporates a glove. The second meaning is the name of the game played with such gear mentioned above. The Basque sport is similar to the America’s Squash. Watch as Dhani “dodges death.”
About Dhani Tackles the Globe
Dhani Jones will need more than shoulder pads where he’s going. This NFL linebacker and Renaissance man is about to embark on a global sports odyssey that will take him anywhere with a scoreboard. By trying his hand at beloved national pastimes from around the globe, Dhani explores the way sports help to define culture. As a top athlete, Dhani will be able to demonstrate the thrills and challenges of each game by playing it himself. Off the field, Dhani immerses himself fully in each city, getting the locals’ take on the best places to eat, drink, shop and sleep. Throughout his travels, Dhani finds the love of sports to be universal, providing common ground wherever he lands.
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Dhani Tackles the Globe Episode One Preview – Muay Thai
Dhani Tackles the Globe Episode Two Preview – Schwingen
Dhani Tackles the Globe Episode Three Preview – Schwingen
Dhani Tackles the Globe Episode Four Preview – Dragon boat racing
EMQB Interview: Dhani Jones
