Dexter Smith

Bermuda

Editor of @TheRoyalGazette, former Senior Sports Sub-Editor @TheTimes, and former international cricketer and table tennis player

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NBA Finals, Game 7

5 days ago | royalgazette.com | Dexter Smith

By Dexter Smith Indiana produced their performance of the series to bring about a winners-take-all showdown in Oklahoma City. Tyrese Haliburton shrugged off his injury concerns, and a raucous Gainbridge Fieldhouse roared on the Pacers from start to finish. The Thunder will hope to gain similar inspiration from their home fans and deliver a first NBA title. Tip-off is shortly after 9pm Bermuda time.
NBA Finals, Game 6

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Dexter Smith

The fitness of Tyrese Haliburton has been the main talking point as the Indiana Pacers attempt to go the distance with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The star guard will play, despite suffering a right calf strain in Game 4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30 or more points in four of the five finals games, and is the outstanding candidate to be MVP if the Thunder can seal the deal in the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip-off is shortly after 9.30pm Bermuda time.
Stanley Cup Final, Game 6

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Dexter Smith

By Dexter Smith Florida Panthers produced another clinical performance on the road on Saturday to move within one game of repeating as Stanley Cup champions. Led by the incomparable Brad Marchand, the Panthers appear a step ahead of the Oilers, whose star pairing of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have not been able to keep up. Puck drop is shortly after 9pm Bermuda time.
NBA Finals, Game 5

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Dexter Smith

By Dexter Smith The Oklahoma City Thunder turned the tables on the Indiana Pacers with a late comeback of their own in Game 4. Now we have essentially a best-of-three series, with a massive advantage going to tonight's victors. Tip-off is at about 9.30pm Bermuda time.
Stanley Cup Final, Game 5

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Dexter Smith

By Dexter Smith The Edmonton Oilers pulled off an historic comeback from three goals down in the first period on Thursday to draw the series level after a 5-4 overtime win. The series switches to Alberta, where Connor McDavid and Co will look to build on the momentum gained in Florida. Puck drop is shortly after 9pm Bermuda time.
NBA Finals, Game 4

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Dexter Smith

By Dexter Smith The Indiana Pacers turned the championship series on its head with a commanding performance to take a 2-1 lead on Wednesday. The pressure's on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC to rebound in front of a raucous crowd at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is shortly after 9.30pm Bermuda time.
Stanley Cup Final, Game 4

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Dexter Smith

By Dexter Smith The Florida Panthers look to put a stranglehold on the Stanley Cup Final tonight when they face the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4. After a 6-1 drubbing in Sunrise on Monday, this has the feel of do-or-die for the Edmonton Oilers. Puck drop is shortly after 9pm Bermuda time.
NBA Finals, Game 3

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Dexter Smith

By Dexter Smith Favourites Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back as expected on Sunday after suffering a last-second loss in Game 1, but they can expect to be tested when the NBA Finals shift to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana's star guard Tyrese Haliburton has promised to play more on the front foot after going missing until the final quarter in Game 2. Let's see what that looks like. Tip-off is shortly after 9.30pm Bermuda time.
Stanley Cup Finals, Game 3

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Dexter Smith

By Dexter Smith Brad Marchand's second game of the night brought the Florida Panthers level at one game apiece with the Edmonton Oilers after a 5-4 win in double overtime. Game 3 is tonight in Florida, shortly after 9pm Bermuda time.
NBA Finals, Game 2

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Dexter Smith

By Dexter Smith Tyrese Haliburton produced more late heroics to give the Indiana Pacers produced another stunning victory. What do we have in store for tonight? Surely, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league MVP, and his team-mates will have a response in front of the Thunder home crowd. Tip-off is shortly after 9pm Bermuda time.