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👋 We’re Back — And Louder Than a Silverstone Start Line

After a short summer break, Game-Day Grind is back in your inbox — and we’re not easing into it.

We’ve stripped things down, sharpened the edges, and partnered with Zikkitt — a smart new alert platform helping fans like you stay ahead of ticket drops, ballots, and resale chaos.

💥 New format.
 💡 Real-time ticket alerts.
☕️ And of course, weekly coffee pairings to power it all.

Let’s Brew It.

Table of Contents

• 1. The Perfect Pour

• 2. 🔥☕ Espresso Express – A quick, bold shot of sp …

• 3. 🎟 Ticket Radar – powered by Zikkitt

• 4. 🤔 Extra Shot: Your Weekly Dose of Sports Trivi …

1. The Perfect Pour

Storm Brew – Signature Blend No.1 by RAVE Coffee

With grey skies forecast over Silverstone, Draper out early at Wimbledon, and transfer rumours swirling in the F1 paddock, it’s the kind of weekend that calls for something bold, dark, and dependable.

• Roast profile: Medium-dark

• Tasting notes: Chocolate, caramel, roasted almond

• Best for: Espresso, moka pot, French press

• Why we picked it: It’s strong enough to match the mood of a rain-soaked Grand Prix, and smooth enough to sip while dissecting a DRS controversy.

🛒 Grab it here → RAVE Signature Blend No.1

2. 🔥☕ Espresso Express – A quick, bold shot of sports headlines, served hot and fast! 

⚽️ Diogo Jota tragically dies in car crash

Heartbreaking news from Portugal: Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died following a car accident at age 27.

Jota was known for his relentless energy, clinical finishing, and quiet leadership — a key figure for both club and country.

He joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020 and quickly became a fan favourite, contributing big goals in big moments.

Tributes are pouring in from across the football world, with teammates and managers remembering him not just as a talented footballer, but a kind, grounded human being.

A devastating loss for football — and a reminder of how fragile life really is.

Our hearts go out to Diogo Jota’s family. As part of the international football fan base, we hope they are comforted by the sentiment that They Will Never Walk Alone.

🎾 Draper’s Wimbledon ends in Round 2 upset

British No. 1 Jack Draper is out of Wimbledon, falling in four sets to 36-year-old Marin Čilić (6–4, 6–3, 1–6, 6–4) on No. 1 Court.

Čilić, the 2017 finalist, turned back the clock with 16 aces and a composed performance throughout.

Draper looked strong in the third but couldn’t break the Croatian’s rhythm late on.

Post-match, Draper voiced frustration over an unchallengeable Hawk-Eye call — while others questioned why Britain’s top seed wasn’t scheduled on Centre Court.

👉 A tough early exit, but Čilić’s veteran quality reminded fans why he's still dangerous on grass.

🏁 Rain, rumours & rivalries at Silverstone

The British Grand Prix hits Silverstone this weekend, and after last week’s heatwave… the UK has gone full UK again with rain forecast.

Expect chaos: A wet Silverstone has a history of mixing up the grid and exposing setup weaknesses.

All eyes on Lewis: Fresh off a strong P4 in Austria, Hamilton returns home looking to build momentum in the Ferrari red. Can his experience on his home track push him further up the order?

Rumour mill’s still spinning: The paddock is buzzing over reports that Max Verstappen may jump ship to Mercedes, raising questions about George Russell’s future.

👉 If the skies open, and the driver market keeps boiling, Silverstone could be a classic.

3. 🎟 Ticket Radar – powered by Zikkitt

We’ve partnered with Zikkitt, a new sports ticket alert platform, to make sure you never miss a chance to see your team live.

Here’s what’s hot this week:

Man Utd vs Arsenal – 🎯 The Ballot is NOW OPEN until 8am on Thursday 10th July for ALL Manchester United members.

If you’re a Manchester United fan (or an Arsenal fan that’s really desperate to watch the game) you can sign up to a basic Man Utd membership via their website - £37.00 one off payment for an annual membership.

If you are lucky enough to get through the ballot stage, tickets will be available to purchase at stock prices. No need to pay insane re-sale prices.

Last year one of our team was fortunate enough to get a ticket for a total cost (including the membership) of £81.00.

The seat in the row directly behind us was available to purchase on a well known re-sale website for £249.00. You can’t argue with a saving of over £150!

Click here to sign up and enter the ballot.

Wimbledon Resale – 🎾 Anyone in or around London should always remember that additional tickets are always released daily by Lawn Tennis Club at 9am & 2pm via The Queue System. This is literally a first come first served basis, so it’s worth getting there early!

Show court tickets will be sold daily, with 500 tickets for Centre Court (excluding last four days), No.1 Court, and No.2 Court available for the days that the courts are in play.

Grounds Pass tickets offer the ultimate Wimbledon experience, and enable you to access all courts including No.3 Court, Court 12 and Court 18, as well as The Hill, where we screen the action from Centre and No.1 Courts.

Whilst us Brits are the world’s best at queuing, no one enjoys lining up in the sun. The Wimbledon organisers do a great job of making it enjoyable with mini fan zones and freebies for those committed to the cause. Click here for more information.

England Men Vs India Men Test Match Cricket – 🏏 There are still tickets left to days four and five of one of the best test matches of the summer - Saturday 5th July & Sunday 6th July. Tickets range from £20 - £120 depending on the seat, stand and the date. Saturday’s tickets are quickly selling out but there are still plenty available for Sunday. Don’t hang around though! Click here to purchase tickets.

4. 🤔 Extra Shot: Your Weekly Dose of Sports Trivia

The eyes of the F1 world turn to Silverstone this weekend for the British Grand Prix. This leads us to this week’ trivia…

Who is the only British driver to have won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone eight times?

A. Jenson Button
B. Nigel Mansell
C. Lewis Hamilton
D. Damon Hill

The answer will be announced in next week’s newsletter! Respond to this email with your answers to be in with a chance of a shout in next week’s edition.

That's full-time on this week's brew! Got a juicy sports story we missed or a coffee blend we need to try? Don't be shy - hit reply and spill the beans