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'I'm an idiot' - Strickland survives crash with no helmet
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he is "OK" but "an idiot" after surviving a crash in an off-road vehicle while not wearing a helmet.
September 22, 2026Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing to Las Vegas - Reuters
Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing to Las Vegas Reuters
September 14, 2026Garcia reality check bursts Benn's bubble in Vegas
As the biggest night of Conor Benn's career plummets into freefall in Las Vegas, what did we learn and what does it mean for the rest of his career?
September 13, 2026Garcia crushes overmatched Benn in two rounds
Ryan Garcia crushed Briton Conor Benn with a ruthless second-round stoppage to retain his WBC welterweight crown in a world title mismatch in Las Vegas.
September 13, 2026Benn defies concerns to make weight for Garcia bout
Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia both comfortably make the welterweight limit for their WBC title fight despite concerns at how they would fare on the scales.
September 11, 2026Why Nigel Benn can't walk away from Conor
Nigel Benn vowed to leave son Conor to plough his own path after he beat Chris Eubank Jr, but the retired world champion is back by his side this week as he prepares to face WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia.
September 11, 2026Eggs, insults & a champion with a fake beard - Garcia and Benn face off
A performative Ryan Garcia shouted, repeatedly swore and taunted a composed Conor Benn with a boiled egg before Saturday's WBC welterweight title fight.
September 11, 2026Benn 'dragged down to pits of hell' by weight cut
Conor Benn says making the welterweight limit for his world-title challenge against Ryan Garcia has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell" but insists he is healthy and will make weight.
September 10, 2026A car in the gym? At home with Conor Benn
Go behind the scenes at home with Conor Benn, before his Las Vegas showdown with Ryan Garcia.
September 9, 2026'Bottling it' - Garcia no-show for first Benn face-off
Conor Benn said Ryan Garcia "bottled" their first face-off after the American failed to turn up to their meeting on Tuesday in Las Vegas.
September 9, 2026Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to also find killer of his rap rival?
The murder of Notorious B.I.G. was thought to be linked to the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur and it came up a lot in the trial.
September 1, 2026Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.
September 1, 2026Watch: Moment Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is found guilty of Tupac Shakur's murder
The rapper's killing became one of popular culture's great mysteries, with countless theories but no arrests until 2023.
September 1, 2026Lopez beats Romero then snubs Catterall fight
American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.
August 23, 2026Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.
August 21, 2026'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony
A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
August 19, 2026Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says
After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer "we'll take care of it", an officer testified.
August 18, 2026Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.
August 18, 2026Tupac shooting trial begins with opening statements - Reuters
Tupac shooting trial begins with opening statements Reuters
August 17, 2026Rod Stewart calls off US tour after 'routine' heart procedure
The 81-year-old singer has been advised by doctors to recuperate for the next four weeks.
August 12, 2026Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis
The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea.
August 10, 202630 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac's murder
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
August 10, 2026Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
August 6, 2026Opetaia sues IBF to return cruiserweight world title
Boxer Jai Opetaia starts legal action in the United States to try to force the IBF to hand back the cruiserweight world title.
July 24, 2026Security separate Benn and Garcia at heated media day
Security steps in to stop Conor Benn confronting Ryan Garcia in a heated news conference in New York.
July 19, 2026Benn to face WBC champion Garcia on 12 September
Conor Benn's fight with WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 12 September.
July 15, 2026McGregor injured 69 seconds into UFC comeback
Conor McGregor's return to the octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329 lasts just 69 seconds after the Irishman suffers a knee injury.
July 12, 2026Holloway completes welterweight transformation for McGregor showdown
Max Holloway completes his transformation to welterweight as he prepares to face Conor McGregor in a rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday.
July 11, 2026Mayweather & Chris Rock fuel Whittaker's American dream
British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker tells BBC Sport how sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and boxing great Floyd Mayweather are fuelling his dream to break America.
June 27, 2026Pacquiao and Mayweather rematch postponed indefinitely
The rematch between boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been postponed indefinitely because of a host of reasons, with contract disputes the main factor.
June 26, 2026Briton Mullins suffers more heartbreak in UFC loss
British UFC fighter Melissa Mullins loses on her return to the octagon in Las Vegas to Brazilian Bia Mesquita.
June 21, 2026At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss
Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.
June 20, 2026The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.
June 17, 2026Record 50m freestyle time at controversial Enhanced Games
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev beats a world record in the pool at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.
May 25, 2026It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed
The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.
May 24, 2026McGregor to make UFC comeback on July 11 - Reuters
McGregor to make UFC comeback on July 11 Reuters
May 17, 2026Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.
May 2, 2026Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA
The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.
April 29, 2026Ex-actor Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault
The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.
April 28, 2026Buy airline tickets now, Spain urges as Iran war lifts oil prices - Reuters
Buy airline tickets now, Spain urges as Iran war lifts oil prices Reuters
April 27, 2026Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
April 24, 2026How mum's struggle inspired Mendoza's rise to top NFL draft pick
Fernando Mendoza was the first pick in the NFL Draft. His mother, who lives with MS, inspired him to make a meteoric rise after being ranked 2,149th in the class of 2022, when he left high school.
April 24, 2026Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
April 23, 2026Who are the players to watch at the NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft begins on Thursday, with Fernando Mendoza a huge favourite to be the first pick, but who are the other prospects to look out for?
April 23, 2026Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push - Reuters
Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push Reuters
April 22, 2026FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences - Reuters
FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences Reuters
April 20, 2026Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
April 19, 2026Avengers reassemble and Top Gun flies back - Hollywood studios preview their new movies
Some of the most hotly anticipated new films of the next couple of years are previewed at CinemaCon.
April 17, 2026After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.
March 31, 2026Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?
March 30, 2026Hottest March temperature in US history recorded in Arizona
A heatwave brought record high temperatures to parts of the American southwest.
March 20, 2026US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring
Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.
March 17, 2026US airline CEOs urge Congress to end shutdown and pay airport workers
Travellers faced long queues at some airports at the weekend, after transport security workers missed their first full paycheck on Friday.
March 16, 2026Meta signs multi-billion-dollar deal to rent Google AI chips, The Information reports - Reuters
Meta signs multi-billion-dollar deal to rent Google AI chips, The Information reports Reuters
February 26, 2026Trump comment 'distasteful', says USA women's ice hockey captain
US President Donald Trump joked that he would have to ask the women's team to his State of the Union address or he "probably would be impeached".
February 26, 2026UFC to spend around $60m on White House event
The UFC will spend up to $60m (£44.3m) on its one-of-a-kind event at the White House, according to TKO Group Holdings chief Mark Shapiro.
February 26, 2026US DHS to pause TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as shutdown continues, Washington Post reports - Reuters
US DHS to pause TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as shutdown continues, Washington Post reports Reuters
February 22, 2026Woman charged over abandoning dog at Las Vegas airport
A charity says it has been inudated with applications to adopt the dog after it was tied to the baggage sizer at a ticket counter.
February 20, 2026Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".
February 20, 2026