He is the UFC’s biggest draw but has not fought in the octagon since November 2016.

"You’re about to start your new year off with a bang".

International business appeared almost impervious to the huge political tensions in Korea and the Gulf, as global shares soared and the rich got richer, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

It may have been Conor McGregor’s year, in terms of earnings banked, but in the nation’s affections, Notorious has shipped losses in 2017.

Conor McGregor's boxing match against Floyd Mayweather made an unbelievable $600m (€510m) in revenue around the world, Showtime have announced.

Since making his boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather in August, Conor McGregor has been taking it easy on the fight front.

Ireland’s most watched videos of 2017 have been announced by YouTube.

This is a problem far bigger than Barry Walsh, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor sparked controversy last night when he was involved in an angry altercation with a referee at an MMA event in Dublin.

Will you be watching?

Paddy Power-Betfair has poured cold water on suggestions the US betting market could substantially open up in the wake of Pennsylvania liberalising its gaming laws.

MMA champion Conor McGregor has apologised for using the word ‘f****t’ in a recent clip that went viral, causing a storm of controversy.

He may have unfavourably compared Conor McGregor to an ant, but the Irishman clearly made a big impression on Floyd Mayweather, who has shown off an artwork he commissioned for his home that includes the MMA star.

A Paddy Power ad ahead in the UK of Floyd Mayweather's bout with Conor McGregor urging readers to "Always Bet on Black" has been banned for the likelihood of it causing serious offence.

In a world where figures are not facts, it is down to politics, writes Gerard Howlin.

If you were one of the lucky ones to bag yourself an All-Ireland ticket well you're in for another treat.

Seattle Seahawks star Michael Bennett has claimed police threatened to shoot him last month in Las Vegas for "being a black man in the wrong place at the wrong time".

The bookmaker admits it was quite a coup, writes Conall Ó Fátharta.

'I looked like the most patriotic flyer ever. I sat on the plane singing our national anthem, Amhrán Na bhFiann, for eleven hours straight,”

As gold statue’s go, it’s pretty impressive.

Conor McGregor will consider remaining in boxing despite being thoroughly outclassed and stopped in 10 rounds by Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas.

While Darren Randolph was earning plaudits for his role in helping Middlesbrough keep a clean sheet against Preston – including one fine save to deny ex-Cork City man Sean Maguire – his Ireland understudy Keiren Westwood was having a much less happy time of it in the Championship on Saturday.

The sunglasses obscured the damage to his face and the Paisley suit looked immaculate but it was obvious this man was not long out of a fight.

One of the key points to take from the madness of Mayweather-McGregor is this: maybe the word ‘circus’ should not have such negative connotations when it comes to unnarmed combat.

Conor McGregor will consider remaining in boxing despite being thoroughly outclassed and stopped in 10 rounds by Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas.

Don’t worry, you’re not the only one still on Las Vegas time.

Conor McGregor's legion of fans here in Ireland were bleary eyed but full of pride as they reflected on his defeat to Floyd Mayweather.

McGregor was told he had "nothing to be ashamed of" by boxing great Lennox Lewis.

Froch still admitted he was on the edge of his seat.

Floyd Mayweather inflicted a TKO stoppage on Conor McGregor in the tenth round.

Mayweather accepted that McGregor was "a lot better than I thought".

There’s no fear of Conor McGregor’s confidence being knocked despite suffering a TKO against Floyd Mayweather.

Mayweather won for the 50th time in his decorated career when the fantasy fight with McGregor proved a mismatch.

Already a sure-fire fiscal phenomenon outside the ring, what remains to be seen is how the Floyd Mayweather/Conor McGregor match-up will ultimately unfold inside it.

Conor McGregor accused Floyd Mayweather of being in "the worst shape I’ve ever seen" after he outweighed the American by almost four pounds at Friday’s weigh-in.

How the hell do men rule the world, asks Catherine Shanahan

Bookies report that this bout will the biggest ever in terms of cash wagered, and support for the Irishman far outweighs his prospects, writes Conall Ó Fátharta

Floyd Mayweather has confirmed that his love of money and not any desire to reach 50-0 tempted him out of retirement and into tonight’s Las Vegas showdown against Conor McGregor.

When asked to cast his mind back to the last time he took part in a competitive boxing match, all Conor McGregor can do is glance skywards and let out a long exhale of breath. It has been so long for him that he can’t even remember.

A CHARISMATIC personality can have influence far beyond the import of the cause they advance or the values they represent.

Floyd Mayweather looks to improve an immaculate professional record to 50-0 in the early hours of Sunday morning when he takes on Ireland's UFC superstar Conor McGregor.

For a man who calls himself ‘Money’ without any hint of irony, it is perhaps not surprising that Floyd Mayweather loves a bet.

The imminent meeting of Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas, and the inexorable awfulness of the build-up, may have scaled new heights of nonsense but Sin City and the fight game have always been perfectly in step when it comes to the art of show business and bluster and the business of making money.

Before Conor McGregor had even heard of mixed martial arts, he wanted to be a boxer.