The Tokyo Olympic Games saw BMX freestyle riders compete for the first time and a first-ever 360 backflip, Dutchwoman Annemiek van Vleuten redeeming her crash in Rio and Jason Kenny becoming the most decorated Briton of all time.

Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of the gymnastics team competition and the individual all-around, highlighting the discussion that’s been coursing through sports for the past year.

The 2017 world time trial runner-up, who withdrew early from this year's Tour de France after a crash, masterfully beat his competitors by more than a minute.

Former Tour de France champions Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas were both left off the INEOS team for this year's race. If you love the Tour, if you love the champions, wear a mask," race director Christian Prudhomme said. As Tour teams arrived in Nice, some were surprised to discover that they were sharing their designated hotel with ordinary guests, raising doubts about how hermetically sealed the race bubble will be. On top of COVID-19 concerns, riders will contend with one of the most unrelenting Tour routes in memory, with an usually high total of 29 tough climbs. ___More Tour de France coverage: https://apnews.com/TourdeFrance