Willie Mullins believes Pont Alexandre “seems to have everything” ahead of his highly-anticipated run in the Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle (2.05) at Cheltenham.

Willie Mullins’ French recruit, Pont Alexandere, who looked a bit special when scoring on his Irish debut at Navan, was even more impressive in the Grade 2 Synergy Security Solutions Novice Hurdle.

THE KOOPLES, rather like Brand Beckham, shows that a gorgeous couple in love isn’t just enviable; it’s a concept that can sell clothes.

PRINCE Albert of Monaco is engaged to marry Charlene Wittstock, a former Olympic swimmer for South Africa, a union that will give the Mediterranean principality its first crown princess since the prince’s mother, American actress Grace Kelly, died in 1982.

Prince Albert of Monaco is engaged to marry South African former Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock, the royal palace said today.

DIMITRI YACHVILI has issued a stark warning to semi-final opponents Munster after claiming: we can win the Heineken Cup for the first time.

THE remains of the first house in Nazareth that can be dated back to the time of Jesus were unveiled by scientists yesterday.

The remains of the first house in Nazareth that can be dated back to the time of Jesus were unveiled by scientists today.

KAKA edged closer to a world-record move to Real Madrid yesterday after AC Milan confirmed they were willing to cash in on the Brazil star.

AC Milan general manager and vice-president Adriano Galliani is adamant Kaka will not join Chelsea and has also warned the London side off making a bid for Alexandre Pato.

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani insists the Rossoneri will not pay over the odds for Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho.

Charlton have secured the loan signing of Arsenal youngster Alexandre Song until the end of the season.

Alexandre Gaydaak has taken full control of Portsmouth having agreed a deal for chairman Milan Mandaric’s remaining shares.

Monaco’s Prince Albert II has acknowledged fathering a second child out of wedlock: a 14-year-old girl living in a California town, his lawyer said in an interview with France’s Le Figaro published today.

THIERRY HENRY knows more hard work lies ahead before he can allow himself to dream about a return to the Stade de France to lead Arsenal out at the Champions League final in Paris.

Portsmouth have denied reports that Harry Redknapp’s job could be under threat.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp will look at the possibility of signing Glen Johnson on loan from Chelsea after bolstering his squad with Sean Davis, Pedro Mendes and Noe Pamarot from Tottenham.

Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has confirmed new co-owner Alexandre Gaydamak will become a director of the club next week after investing £20m (€29m) in Pompey.

Monaco’s Prince Albert II said today he was “set up” for fatherhood by a former flight attendant who claims she had his child.

PRINCE Albert II of Monaco yesterday acknowledged having fathered an illegitimate child with a flight attendant from Togo.

Haiti’s interim president was solemnly sworn in as ousted leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide restated his claim from his faraway African asylum to be the country’s true leader.

HAITI'S rebels raised the stakes in the country's crisis by declaring themselves in control of security, refusing to disarm and vowing to arrest Jean Bertrand Aristide.

The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously today to send a military force immediately to restore order in Haiti, hours after the country’s embattled president fled into exile.

France coach Bernard Laporte has been left to rue captain Fabien Galthie’s injury but is confident Olivier Magne will live up to expectations when his side entertain Italy in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.