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UNBELIEVABLE: Bling | History Defined

New year, same old Bling: Matthews grabs first 2026 win

Serial Aussie cycling winner Michael Matthews has raced to his first victory of 2026 in Spain's Gran Premio Castellon, an early birthday gift to his daughter.

Behind the 'Bling', Matthews shows steely resolve

While Michael Matthews embraces his nickname, it only goes some way to explaining one of Australian cycling's biggest stars.

'Bling' wings to first cycling win of year in Germany

Australian road cycling royalty Michael Matthews has won his first title of the season in the Eschborn-Frankfurt one-day race in Germany.

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So near yet so far for Aussie Matthews again in Sanremo

Michael Matthews, Australia's enduring road race star, has yet again been left contemplating a superb ride, but an ultimately fruitless day at Milan-Sanremo.

'Bling' misses out on the bling - but may try again

Australia's top hope Michael Matthews saw his medal hopes dashed in the cycling road race - but feels he could have one more Olympics in him.

Australian champion Luke Plapp brushes Euro TT 'monkey off the back' as pursues evolving Olympic dream

'I ride a bike for the Olympics. That’s the biggest thing for me and what drives me as an athlete' says Plapp as he heads toward Paris time trial with Giro-propelled confidence boost

Matthews going for more 'bling' at the Tour de France

Michael Matthews has been selected to have a crack at winning more stages at the Tour de France for Australian team Jayco AlUla.

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'Bling' Matthews shines for Jayco to win in Spain

Australian team Jayco AlUla may have struggled on the Tour Down Under but their enduring ace Michael Matthews has launched his European season with a win.

Woman in tears after spotting 'spitting image' of dead dog in bath mat

Woman in tears after spotting 'spitting image' of dead dog in bath mat

A woman had to do a double-take after she recognised the face of her beloved late dog in her bath mat, and believes it's a sign of 'something special' after her death

Teamwork key to Australian cycling bronze

Teamwork key to Australian cycling bronze

The Australian men have turned strong teamwork into a bronze medal for Michael Matthews on the last day of the world road cycling championships.

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