There is a moment while watching 1917 when you realise you have not breathed in quite some time. At least it certainly feels that way, such is there lentless, heart-stopping momentum of Sam Mendes’ epic war film about two young soldiers who venture across enemy lines to deliver a message that could save hundreds of lives.

Pre-tax profits at the Irish branch of the football 'super agency' Gestifute that represents Cristiano Ronaldo last year increased almost three-fold to €52.79 million.

Shawn Mendes is on fire recently, having just embarked on a global tour, recently stopping off in Dublin for two shows at the 3Arena.

Boy-next-door charm and smoothly calibrated pop have proved a potent blend in the hands of Canadian chart poppet Shawn Mendes. Without fanfare the 20 year-old has zipped to the top of music’s power rankings, an ascent built on both his photogenic hair and politely groovy songs.

Of course, he belted out a few tunes too.

Cristiano Ronaldo is due to answer charges of a €14.7m tax fraud in a Spanish courtroom this morning, the latest event in a busy few months for the Real Madrid superstar.

Huddersfield 0 Reading 0 (Huddersfield win 4-3 on penalties): David Wagner was drenched in champagne as he toasted his Huddersfield heroes following their dramatic Wembley win.

Antonio Conte believes the €300m offer made to Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo by an unnamed Chinese Super League club is wrong.

With the excellent Skyfall, and the less well received Spectre, under his belt, Sam Mendes has taken himself out of the running for the directorial role of the next James Bond film.

Guinness enjoyed a strong second half to 2015, with year-on-year sales growth of 5% being noted in Ireland and the iconic stout’s global sales jumping by 9%.

The most significant football event of the year may have been a meeting in Shanghai last week.

Less than two months after taking his first senior management job as Valencia coach - Gary Neville is facing serious questions over how long he has left in the position.

The next six months are the biggest of Conor McGregor's career.

Jose Mourinho’s agent has denied a deal has been struck for his client to replace Louis van Gaal as Manchester United manager.

Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man they are hunting for in connection with a burglary at Simon Cowell’s mansion.

Manchester United captain turned Sky Sports star pundit Gary Neville has taken on a fiendishly difficult challenge in his first job in management in charge of troubled Valencia.

On December 12th, two of UFC’s most feared fighters will finally lock horns in one of the most anticipated clashes of the year, if not in UFC history. Aldo and McGregor will battle it out for UFC featherweight championship title on the biggest stage, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Cinema goers — hang on to your popcorn. James Bond has been radicalised. 

The locals are very restless at Valencia, as fans and pundits now realise what it’s like supporting a club controlled by Singapore businessman Peter Lim and Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes.

James Bond fans will be able to get their hands on tickets for the new movie, Spectre, from early September.

We've had teases, behind-the-scenes vlogs, pictures from the set, but the moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived. The first Spectre trailer is here.

Sam Mendes has confirmed that Spectre will be the last Bond film he directs.

Sam Mendes who has helmed Skyfall and Spectre won't be back for more Bond after his 2015 outing with the famed character

This ain’t McGregor-Mendes or McGregor-Aldo. At least outside the ring.

Here are the best shows on TV tonight.

In keeping with a night when no record seemed safe, the merchandise stands of the MGM Grand were having a frantic time of it. Anything that was green equalled gold for the vendors.

For many observers it’s simply not a sport and will never be considered one, no matter how much more popular it gets with each passing year. 

In a city where standing out from the crowd is the surest-fire way to survive, he’d get lost in a phone box. But contrary to the goading trash talk of his opposite number, that has nothing to do with his height. Chad Mendes is just simply not the stander-outer type. He’s a blender-iner.

I met a member of the medical profession for a coffee the other day, and as we chatted I felt I had to correct her on some of the clinical terminology on offer, to tidy up the doctor-speak, if you like.

Scathing criticism of his directorial debut hasn’t stopped Ryan Gosling from being proud of his efforts, writes Susan Griffin.

Here, we look at five high-profile mistakes by Premier League referees.

A prominent professor of history at University College Cork has expressed surprise at a French university’s refusal to stock one of his books in their Paris library, allegedly due to its lack of “neutrality”.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent has defended the Real Madrid forward after he was criticised for partying following Saturday’s heavy defeat at Atletico Madrid.

Manchester United are holding talks over a new contract for goalkeeper David de Gea, according to his agent Jorge Mendes.

Agent Jorge Mendes has not ruled out David de Gea leaving Manchester United for Real Madrid because of the way situations can rapidly change in football.

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”You have to prove yourself. A player of £95million has to prove himself also.”

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have reportedly named their baby daughter Esmeralda Amada Gosling.

Conor McGregor never shuts up, but he sure knows how to silence his critics.

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling burst into tears after she gave birth to their daughter.

Eva Mendes has reportedly given birth to a baby girl.

Fans create hilarious memes about the news.

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes' relationship is allegedly on the rocks.

The next 'James Bond' movie will be called 'Devil May Care'.

Sam Mendes has been confirmed to direct Bond number 24 for a 2015 release date.

Filmmaker Sam Mendes could be heading back to Bond despite saying he would not sign up to make the next film after his success with Skyfall.