Messi tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list Lionel Messi was the world's highest-paid athlete over the last year, according to the annual Forbes list that had the Paris Saint-Germain forward ahead of … Soccer • 11 May 22
McGregor: UFC knew of fractures prior to fight Conor McGregor claimed the UFC was aware he had "multiple stress fractures" in his left leg prior to last weekend's bout against Dustin Poirier. MMA • 15 Jul 21
McGregor feeling 'tremendous' after leg surgery Conor McGregor said he was feeling "tremendous" after undergoing surgery for a broken leg suffered during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier on Saturday. MMA • 12 Jul 21
McGregor beaten by Poirier again after breaking ankle Conor McGregor sustained a serious leg injury as he lost to lightweight rival Dustin Poirier via doctor's stoppage in round one at UFC 264 in … MMA • 11 Jul 21
McGregor turns up trash talk ahead of Poirier bout Conor McGregor said he has "hammers for hands" and will use them to avenge his defeat by Dustin Poirier earlier this year when the pair … MMA • 09 Jul 21
McGregor admits he looked past Poirier at UFC 257 Plans for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather were Conor McGregor's central focus when he was knocked out by Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 in Abu … MMA • 08 Jul 21
McGregor claims he had talks over buying Celtic shares Conor McGregor claims he had talks over acquiring Celtic shares from Dermot Desmond. Soccer • 10 May 21
McGregor to fight Dustin Poirier in Vegas this July Conor McGregor is to fight lightweight rival Dustin Poirier for a third time, UFC president Dana White has announced. MMA • 14 Apr 21
McGregor announces third fight with Poirier Conor McGregor says a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier with take place on 10 July at UFC 264. MMA • 03 Apr 21
'Don't write me off yet' - What next for McGregor? Conor McGregor has vowed to carry on in mixed martial arts after a shock defeat to lightweight rival Dustin Poirier in their rematch at UFC … MMA • 25 Jan 21
McGregor stunned as Poirier claims win in UFC rematch Conor McGregor's hopes of luring Khabib Nurmagomedov into a rematch are in tatters after he was stopped by Dustin Poirier in a seismic upset at … MMA • 24 Jan 21
McGregor weighs in as Khabib questions linger Conor McGregor weighed in alongside three of the other top lightweight contenders on Friday ahead of UFC 257 but the name on everyone's lips this … MMA • 22 Jan 21
McGregor 'fine-tuned' for improved Poirier at UFC 257 Conor McGregor believes Dustin Poirier has shown great improvements since their 2014 fight, but says he is in a "phenomenal place" and expects to emerge … MMA • 21 Jan 21
'Original' Mason Jones not out to copy Conor McGregor Mason Jones may have been the first fighter since Conor McGregor to hold two Cage Warriors world titles simultaneously but the proud Welshman insists he … MMA • 19 Jan 21
McGregor promises 'masterpiece' against Poirier Conor McGregor is poised to paint a pretty picture in his return to the octagon on 23 January. MMA • 05 Jan 21
Conor McGregor set for January return in Abu Dhabi Conor McGregor's non-title lightweight fight against Dustin Poirier will headline UFC 257 at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on 23 January. MMA • 22 Dec 20
McGregor signs deal for January rematch with Poirier Conor McGregor has signed an agreement for a rematch against American Dustin Poirier in January, according to his website The Mac Life on Thursday. MMA • 19 Nov 20
Nurmagomedov bows out of UFC with unblemished record Khabib Nurmagomedov extended his perfect professional record to 29-0 with a second-round submission win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, then announced his retirement from … MMA • 25 Oct 20
Conor McGregor retires for the third time Conor McGregor has announced his retirement from UFC at the age of 31. MMA • 07 Jun 20
Ferguson takes aim at Khabib and McGregor Tony Ferguson hit out at lightweight rivals Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov ahead of headlining UFC 249 against Justin Gaethje at Jacksonville, Florida, this weekend. MMA • 08 May 20
'Conor's had a weird rise... he's owned up to mistakes' MMA coach John Kavanagh has said he's "proud" of how Conor McGregor has dealt with recent controversies and aired his belief the negative headlines surrounding … MMA • 19 Feb 20
'Phenomenal' Trump congratulates McGregor on 'big' win Donald Trump congratulated Conor McGregor on his winning UFC return after the fighter described him as a "phenomenal president". MMA • 21 Jan 20
'Biggest in UFC history' - Dana ponders Conor v Khabib UFC president Dana White believes a rematch between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov would be "the biggest fight in the sport's history" after the Dubliner's … MMA • 19 Jan 20
McGregor star burns bright on return to octagon Despite a two-year absence from the fight game, Conor McGregor remains the UFC's biggest name, writes Brian O'Donovan. MMA • 19 Jan 20
Gone in 40 seconds - Cowboy no match for McGregor Conor McGregor needed only 40 seconds to defeat Donald Cerrone in his eagerly anticipated UFC return in Las Vegas. MMA • 19 Jan 20
