The Irish Times

Rare words of wisdom from Jake Paul leave UFC’s Dana White squirming

Swapping the octagon for a pay day in the ring is far more lucrative for MMA stars

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 06:00

Caveat: Are we in grip of Nphet-imposed ‘culture of fear’?

Live events industry wants leadership thinking to evolve but danger still lurks

Fri Aug 20 2021 - 05:24

Ken Early: Never mind Euro 2020’s quality, feel the marketing

That fame trumps sporting excellence is good news for international tournaments

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 16:45

Logan Paul v Floyd Mayweather fight ends in boos as each fighter makes millions

YouTube star lasts the full eight rounds with former world welterweight champion

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 12:39

Now that Conor McGregor is in Gatsby’s mansion, what will his legacy be?

Keith Duggan: He has reached the pinnacle of sports earners; it may be time to give back

Sat May 15 2021 - 07:00

Floyd Mayweather to fight YouTube star in exhibition bout

Significant social media profile of Logan Paul likely to make event lucrative for both

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 11:30

‘Don’t write me off yet’: Conor McGregor to fight on after Poirier knockout

Irish fighter was comfortably dispatched inside two rounds in Abu Dhabi walkover

Sun Jan 24 2021 - 11:35

Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua has a confidence issue

Fury hopeful unification fight will take place ‘whenever the world gets back to normal’

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 11:36

Ruthless Novak Djokovic has become his sport’s Floyd Mayweather

The shock expulsion was the correct decision regardless of Djokovic’s intent

Mon Sept 07 2020 - 12:02

Verbal sparring done, Taylor keen to avoid another dust-up with Persoon

Last summer’s dogfight must be avoided if Irish fighter wants to add to unbeaten run

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 06:00

Rory McIlroy admits missing the crowds as he looks to end Major drought

Northern Irish star returns to Harding Park, scene of his 2015 World Match Play victory

Mon Aug 03 2020 - 06:00

Conor McGregor announces his latest UFC retirement on Twitter

Dubliner previously ‘retired’ in 2016 and 2019 before returning to the octagon

Sun Jun 07 2020 - 14:33

Tiger Woods: George Floyd’s death a ‘shocking tragedy’

Floyd Mayweather has offered to cover the funeral expenses as sports stars speak out

Tue Jun 02 2020 - 13:44

Quick victory opens up range of fresh opportunities for Conor McGregor

Brutal dismissal of outclassed Cerrone puts Dubliner firmly back in the limelight

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 06:30

Cowboy the first stop on McGregor’s road to sporting redemption

Dubliner has everything to lose, but little to gain other than re-establishing himself

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Conor McGregor says Donald Cerrone ‘has my respect’

Dubliner says blood will be spilled at UFC 246 in Las Vegas and predicted a knockout

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 08:31

KSI v Logan Paul: YouTube mega-fight is ludicrous, but lucrative

The concept of Los Angeles bout is toxic but the numbers make sense for Eddie Hearn

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 13:05

McGregor announces UFC return as he targets Nurmagomedov rematch

Dubliner to return to the octagon on January 18th in Las Vegas

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 21:40

Dave Hannigan: Robbins and McGregor worshipping at the altar of a stagnant pool

Embarrassing podcast featuring self-help guru and his Irish guest ticks all the wrong boxes

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 20:46

Dutch fight Conor McGregor’s attempt to trademark his name

The Dutch company sells clothing and accessories under the ‘McGREGOR’ brand, and says the brand’s story started in the early 1920s

Tue Jul 30 2019 - 17:17

Conor McGregor and Rory McIlroy make the Forbes top 100 celebrity rich list

Singer Taylor Swift shakes off Kardashian clan as highest-paid celebrity

Thu Jul 11 2019 - 17:08

Anthony Joshua set for his bow at Madison Square Garden

Andy Ruiz Jr unlikely to pose a threat with Deontay Wilder’s name on everyone’s lips

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 11:58

Dana White backs Conor McGregor’s latest retirement

US media reports claim latest dispute is over headlining a card with no title on the line

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 11:48

Pacquiao calls for Mayweather rematch after Broner win

‘If he wants to come out of retirement, then announce it and challenge me’

Sun Jan 20 2019 - 13:31

Conor McGregor targets MMA fight against Tenshin Nasukawa

Japanese kickboxer last 140 seconds against Floyd Mayweather in boxing bout

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 14:56

The bitcoin bust, one year on

Cryptocurrency price collapse a painful lesson for new generation of investors

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 05:00

Mayweather’s latest wheeze shows there’s a sucker born every minute

Undefeated boxer set to take on 21-year-old Japanese kickboxer in latest stunt

Mon Nov 05 2018 - 17:50

‘Retired’ Floyd Mayweather now wants to fight Khabib

Two conquerers of Conor McGregor look set to square off after both stated their interest

Thu Oct 18 2018 - 08:36

Riveting clash of styles as McGregor seeks to reconquer

Irishman will need to keep his distance from smothering wrestler Nurmagomedov

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00

Khabib quits press conference as McGregor arrives late

Irishman blames Las Vegas traffic before promising knockout victory

Fri Oct 05 2018 - 00:59

Khabib jeered by pro-Conor McGregor crowd at open workouts

The two fighters’ workouts were open to the public in Las Vegas on Wednesday night

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 08:06

Conor McGregor now calling all the shots in the fight game

But he will have to rely on the violent hunger that once inspired him to subdue Nurmagmedov

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 06:00

Dagestani boy who wrestled bears has no fear of Conor McGregor

Many expect Khabib Nurmagomedov to dispose of the Irishman with typical ferocity

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 07:00

Conor McGregor’s new whiskey: A taste test

The MMA fighter’s whiskey is on sale now, so what can you expect?

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 06:00