Tennis Spotlight: Jannik Sinner sent Novak Djokovic packing at Wimbledon, beating the Serb 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals and setting up a final showdown after Djokovic said he hopes to play “at least one more time.” Football & Italy Links: Italy’s World Cup absence is back in the spotlight as a FIFA analysis argues Africa’s extra slots still produced strong results, while Italy’s own coach Gattuso complained about the continent’s qualifying numbers. Rugby Nations Championship: New Zealand kept rolling in the inaugural Nations Championship, with Will Jordan breaking Italy’s try-scoring record as the All Blacks overpowered Italy in Wellington. Sports Roundup (Italy in the mix): Canada’s women pushed reigning champion Italy to five sets in Volleyball Nations League action in Hong Kong, falling 3-2. Health & Science: New mouse research suggests intermittent fasting may protect the brain from stress damage by changing the gut microbiome—promising, but not yet proven in humans. Pope & Society: Pope Leo XIV held “Lunch with the Pope” at Castel Gandolfo for people experiencing social vulnerability.