Once the line of Tennessee football fans had cleared out, the food arrived for employees at Window World. A DoorDash driver juggled a brown Firehouse Subs bag in one hand and four soft drinks in the other as she pushed open the glass doors.
She took a step inside, turned to her left and did a double take. Sitting in front of her was linebacker Arion Carter, there for a meet and greet to sign autographs for fans.
There was one football left in the back for Carter to sign, which she excitedly accepted. She then asked to take a picture with Carter. Her family wouldn't believe her without photo evidence.
"My brothers are going to be so mad at me!" she joked.
It was Carter's first public event since he was suspended two games by the NCAA because he returned to college after his agent had paid for a flight to an NFL pre-draft training facility. He is arguably Tennessee's best defensive player and will sit out the opener against Furman on Sept. 5 at Neyland Stadium and the road game at Georgia Tech on Sept. 12.

#carter #sept #once #window

Strategic Beverage Services has acquired the US operations of BevZero, a move the company said create the nation's "largest" dealcoholisation service provider.
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Strategic Beverage Services, based in Santa Rosa in California, said the purchase will broaden its operating capacity and its footprint across clients that span wineries, distilleries, cider producers and functional beverage companies.
Patrick Morgan, the company's chief operating officer told Just Drinks, the transaction includes all of BevZero's US ******* ets, including three spinning cone vacuum distillation columns, along with related tanks and other equipment.
He said the company has bought the US franchise rights from BevZero International, which is now focusing on expanding its services in Europe.

#Services #transaction #santa

Consuming a sugary drink a day may significantly raise the risk of developing stomach cancer, according to new research from Mass General Brigham.
After accounting for other risk factors, the researchers found that one or more sugary drinks per day was linked to nearly triple the risk of gastric cancer compared with fewer than one serving per month.
Roughly two-thirds (63%) of U.S. adults report consuming sugar-sweetened beverages at least once a day, CDC data states.
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While earlier studies linked sugary drinks to higher rates of liver, breast and colorectal malignancies, their specific impact on gastric tissue remained unclear until now.

#sugary #brigham

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) is undergoing a turnaround, with strong technical momentum and a recent Trend Seeker "Buy" signal.
RRGB has surged nearly 60% over the past year and recently hit a 2-year high.
Shares maintain a 100% "Buy" technical opinion from Barchart.
Analyst sentiment is bullish with multiple "Strong Buy" ratings and price targets up to $14.50, suggesting further upside potential.
Valued at $200 million, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) is a full-service casual dining restaurant chain that serves an ******* orted range of burgers. It offers burgers, various appetizers, salads, soups, seafood, and other entrees as well as desserts, milkshakes, alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty drinks, ******* tails, wine, and beers.

#rrgb

While the market looks for AI plays, billionaire Dan Loeb bought a new stake in a food service distributor.
Recent filings show billionaire Loeb's Third Point bought Performance Food Group (NYSE:PFGC) in the second quarter. The stake is worth about $75.5 million, and it's a new position for the fund.
Performance Food Group is one of the largest food distributors in North America. It buys food, drinks, and supplies from thousands of vendors and sends them to places that sell food away from home. It runs three businesses. Foodservice is the biggest. It supplies restaurants, from independent diners to chains like Jersey Mike's. This is where most of the profit comes from.
Convenience supplies convenience stores and gas stations with snacks, candy, drinks, and cigarettes. Specialty supplies vending machines, movie theaters, concession stands, and offices.
The stock recently fell after the company posted earnings. Revenue and earnings missed estimates. Net income jumped 23%, gross profit grew 8.3%, and adjusted profit grew 7.4%.

#group #billionaire #drinks

Leicestershire head coach Alfonso Thomas hopes England 12th man duties will not deny him the services of all-rounder Rehan Ahmed for the One-Day Cup final next month.
Playing his first domestic List A game in five years, the 22-year-old hit 31 and then took a wicket with his first ball in the Foxes' semi-final win over Nottinghamshire on Sunday.
Yet selection for England's T20 and ODI series with Sri Lanka could see Ahmed miss Leicestershire's final showdown with Middlesex at Trent Bridge on 20 September.
"If he's playing for England that will obviously take first dibs," Thomas told BBC Radio Leicester.
"The one thing we don't want to see is him getting picked for England, and carry the drinks on the Saturday when he could have been playing a game of cricket.

#england #playing #final #first

After seven years of much-publicized sobriety, Brad Pitt earlier this month told Esquire that he is "back off the wagon." Given that Pitt has spent the last few years publicly volunteering information about his alcohol use and subsequent sobriety, his casual revelation that he now drinks "in a more restrained manner" raised more than a few eyebrows and spurred a wave of headlines.
Initially, I was wary of commenting on the news. Brad Pitt's sobriety is none of my business. But I'm also a sober journalist who writes a newsletter about addiction recovery; whether or not a person with a history of alcohol addiction can moderate their alcohol use after a period of sobriety is among the most frequent questions I receive.
Whether or not a person with a history of alcohol addiction can moderate their alcohol use after a period of sobriety is among the most frequent questions I receive.
Given that Pitt has repeatedly spoken publicly about his struggles with alcohol and subsequent sobriety, discussing the latest development feels like fair game.
The story also raises a second issue worth exploring: the redemptive recovery narrative as public image rehabilitation.

#sobriety #given #subsequent

Many of Hollywood's sober stars have spoken openly about their journeys to sobriety with the public.
Jamie Lee Curtis, Dax Shepard and Anthony Hopkins, for example, are among the celebrities who have been sober for decades. The latter actor penned a memoir **** led We Did OK, Kid that chronicled his career and "the low points in his personal life," including his addiction, in 2025 — the same year that he celebrated 50 years of sobriety.
Fight Club actor Brad Pitt, meanwhile, stopped drinking for seven years and recently revealed that he is no longer sober, explaining he now drinks alcohol "in a more restrained manner."
"I got overconfident a couple times, went, Yep, nope, not good for me," he said in an August 2026 interview with Esquire. "Not in big quantities."
Here are 13 celebrities who have opened up about their sobriety over the years.

#years #many

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has always had a knack for reinvention; that's why it has maintained its position as the global market leader for 140 years.
In recent years, as consumer tastes shifted toward healthier, sugar-free beverages, the company pivoted into bottled water, energy drinks, juices, coffees, and even dairy products, which allowed it to retain its roughly 40% share of the global beverage market.
But being seen in all the right places has always been one of ******* e's strongest marketing moves. Its presence at the FIFA World Cup helped propel another strong quarter, as the company reported net revenues of $13.4 billion, a 7% year-over-year increase. With EPS of $0.97, Coca-Cola beat Wall Street estimates by 4% and raised its full-year outlook to 5%.
Yet Coca-Cola didn't become the world's largest beverage company on its own. Behind its constant reinvention is a global workforce responsible for turning its strategy into sales.
Here's a look at Coca-Cola's employees in 2026, where they work, and how recent layoffs have reshaped its workforce.

#coca #cola

Unlike the high-octane drinks it's known for, Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) isn't energizing investor portfolios right now. Shares dipped 18% the day the business reported its financial results for the second quarter (ended June 30). They now trade at a gut-wrenching 75% below their March 2024 peak.
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During Q2, Celsius reported revenue of $817.9 million, up 11% year over year. Its adjusted diluted earnings per share totaled $0.36, down 23% compared to the same period in 2025. These two headline figures came in below consensus ****** yst estimates.
The market is digesting the fact that sales of the flagship Celsius brand were down by almost 12% year over year, clearly not an encouraging trend. Investors aren't used to seeing slowing gains.

#down #flashing #same

Brad Pitt ended his sobriety after seven years and now drinks alcohol in moderation, in an Aug. 10 interview
The actor initially quit drinking in 2016 after his split from Angelina Jolie and entered a 12-step program
Pitt has been open about his sobriety journey over the years
Brad Pitt is no longer sober.
Speaking with Esquire for a profile published Monday, Aug. 10, the 62-year-old actor — who previously revealed he joined a 12-step program following his split from ex-wife Angelina Jolie — shared that he decided to end his sobriety from alcohol after seven years.

#sobriety #years #angelina

Morgan Riddle is opening up about a harrowing experience she claims to have had about nine years ago with a friend
The influencer, 29, took to her social media, where she recalled the moment she saw a friend pour a powdered substance into her drink when he thought she wasn't looking
Riddle also gave her followers advice for how they could protect themselves if they ever found themselves in a similar situation
Morgan Riddle claimed a friend attempted to drug her years ago by pouring a powdered substance into her drink when he thought she wasn't looking.

In an Aug. 9 TikTok video, Riddle, 29, opened up about the experience, which she claimed happened with someone she considered to be a "close friend."

"It was late, we were drinking on a balcony, he went inside to grab more drinks and I watched through the window as he poured a powder into my drink," Riddle recalled, adding that the moment felt like a "shocking betrayal."
Morgan Riddle in New York City on July 27, 2026.
Credit: TheStewartofNY/WireImage

#Drink #experience #years #moment

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) has spent close to a year going nowhere while the broader market climbed steadily, and shares recently traded near a 52-week low even after the company posted higher revenue and earnings. That gap between decent headline numbers and a beaten-down stock price is the whole story right now. Investors are trying to figure out whether a business that looks strong overseas and stuck at home is worth paying up for, all while collecting one of the most dependable dividends around.
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Outside the United States, PepsiCo's business is humming. International beverage volume climbed 5% last quarter and revenue jumped 11%, or 9% once currency swings are stripped out, and none of that came from acquisitions since those deals were concentrated on U.S. brands. Snacks told a similar story abroad, with Asia Pacific revenue up 15% and Latin America up 12%. That geographic spread matters because it's cushioning a domestic business that isn't pulling its weight. On top of that, volume is finally moving in the right direction everywhere: PepsiCo posted its fastest volume sales growth since 2022, and global organic sales volume through the first half of fiscal 2026 was the highest in four years, a sign that recent price cuts aimed at cost-conscious shoppers are working rather than just squeezing margins.
The stock's price tag adds to the case. Shares trade around 16 times forward earnings, a discount to its five-year median near 22. Layer on a dividend that's been raised for 54 straight years, with the payout still covered by adjusted earnings. Management is "restaging" four core brands, Lay's, Tostitos, Gatorade, and Quaker, with new packaging, marketing, and ingredients, while rolling out products like protein chips and probiotic drinks. Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has also been in the mix, pushing the company to move faster on growth and cost cuts.
The trouble is that PepsiCo's biggest market is still shrinking in the ways that matter. North American food sales fell 2% last quarter, and beverage volume in that region dropped 4% even as reported beverage revenue ticked up. Management pointed to higher gas prices as one culprit, arguing that pricier fill-ups are cutting into convenience store traffic, a channel where impulse buys of chips and soda matter a lot. Strip out acquisitions, and organic growth in North American beverages was just 1%.

#beverage #Growth

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (NASDAQ:CCEP) delivered first-half 2026 results ahead of market expectations, driven by higher sales volumes and favourable pricing across its European and Asia-Pacific operations. Despite the earnings beat, the company's shares fell 3.6% to $104.30 in U.S. premarket trading on Tuesday, even as S&P 500 futures edged about 0.2% higher.
Profit after tax increased 5.8% year over year to €991 million, surpassing the S&P Global Visible Alpha consensus forecast of approximately €983.8 million.
Revenue climbed 4.4% to €10.72 billion, comfortably ahead of ***** yst expectations of roughly €9.83 billion.
The company attributed the strong first-half performance to balanced revenue growth, ongoing market share gains and disciplined cost control. Demand remained particularly robust for zero-sugar soft drinks, energy beverages and hydration products.
Comparable group volumes increased 2.2% on a days-adjusted basis, while comparable foreign exchange-neutral revenue rose 6.1%.

#comparable #market #volumes

A ******* anese adult film actress decided to donate 3 million yen ($20,000) to victims of the ******* amoto disaster. However, some critics called her donation "dirty" due to her occupation, and it caused heated debates online.
Yu Tano shared the news about her donation via social media. According to the actress, she sent her donation to the ******* anese Red Cross and also helped organize relief supplies with her friend from Hiroshima.
"To everyone affected by the disaster in ******* amoto," Tano tweeted. "Every time I see the news or your posts, my heart aches. The things I can do are truly small, but with the hope of being of even a little help, I've collaborated with a friend living in Hiroshima to send relief supplies such as drinks, powdered sports drinks, sanitary products, diapers, and more. Additionally, I've made a donation of 3 million yen through the ******* anese Red Cross."
In addition, Tano tweeted: "I imagine there are still many people spending anxious times right now. Please, don't push yourselves too hard — prioritize your own life and health, and that of your loved ones above all. From the bottom of my heart, I wish for the day when you can return to a daily life where you can sleep peacefully, even if just a little sooner. Though my efforts are modest, I will continue to provide whatever support I can moving forward."
The post received a lot of positive reactions and criticism regarding the source of the donation. One reply that circulated widely read, "It's dirty money, but thanks."

#kumamoto

Conor McGregor said he's getting surgery, with the UFC star making the announcement on his Instagram account Monday Aug. 3.
The disclosure comes about three weeks after he apparently injured the ACL and meniscus in his right knee during his comeback fight July 11 at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
In his Instagram video, McGregor held a Louis Vuitton bag while speaking to the camera. "What's up folks, it's the Mac,'' he said. "Off to get surgery today. So wish me well.''
With that, he says, "I'm going to fuel up on a Mac Energy," reaches into a refrigerated case stocked with his own line of energy drinks and grabs a can. "Today, the Orange Cremsicle," he said. "Let's go, we got this."
In the post's caption, McGregor wrote, "Well folks, here we go again! Surgery number 5 of my career coming up! All things considered that is an ok number! Let's do it, WE GOT THIS!''

#surgery #energy #number

A major scientific review is challenging the idea that more protein is always better.
The review, led by pathologist and biomedical researcher Dudley Lamming and published in the journal Cell Press Blue, examined more than 350 studies involving humans, mice, insects, yeast, and other organisms.
The review found that eating less protein, or less of certain amino acids that make up protein, may turn on body processes linked to healthier aging, as well as metabolism, the process by which the body turns food and drinks into energy.
Filadendron/STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images - PHOTO: Stock photo of a person eating a chicken salad.
Protein is now added to lattes, cereal, chips, ramen, and many other foods that were never traditionally marketed as protein-rich. The message seems clear: More protein must be better.

#body

Corona, California-based Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) engages in the development, marketing, sale, and distribution of energy drink beverages and concentrates in the United States and internationally. Valued at a market cap of $95.6 billion, the company operates through four segments: Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, Alcohol Brands, and Other.
MNST shares have rallied the broader market over the past year, surging 62.3% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 16.3% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has grown by nearly 27.5%, outperforming the SPX's 8.5% rise.
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#beverage

A decline in public consumption of alcoholic drinks has been a major factor in declining revenue in the beer, wine, and spirits sectors, leading certain companies to file for bankruptcy protection.
128-year-old beer, wine, and spirits distributor, Republic National Distributing Company, was a major company affected as it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking going-concern sales of its remaining ***** ets, a wind down of operations, completion of transition services agreements, and approval of its equity holder settlement.
National Distributing Company Inc. is not a part of the Chapter 11 filing, the company said in a statement on its website.
A company spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.
Republic National Distributing Company filed its petition as its business's financial position deteriorated after the Covid-19 pandemic subsided in late 2022 and demand for off-premises alcohol consumption plummeted.

#distributing #republic #consumption #major

A decline in public consumption of alcoholic drinks since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic has been a major factor in declining revenue in the beer, wine, and spirits sectors leading certain companies to file for bankruptcy protection.
128-year-old beer, wine, and spirits distributor Republic National Distributing Company was a major company affected as it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking going concern sales of its remaining ****** ets, a wind down of operations, completion of transition services agreements, and approval of its equity holder settlement.
National Distributing Company Inc. is not a part of the Chapter 11 filing, the company said in a statement on its website.
A company spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.
Republic National Distributing Company filed its petition as its business's financial position deteriorated after the Covid-19 pandemic subsided in late 2022 and demand for off-premises alcohol consumption plummeted.

#company #chapter #consumption #major

We have just reached half-time in Real Madrid's second pre-season match against Leganés. Real Madrid took to the field with the following line-up: Lunin, Alexander-Arnold, Huijsen, Asencio, Carreras, Camavinga, Valverde, Güler, Mastantuono, Ciria (Castilla), García. Attendance at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano was restricted to journalists and staff, with new signing Denzel Dumfries amongst the few spectators.
After a slow start to proceedings, with Madrid maintaining possession at almost walking-speed – we ended up seeing a good amount of action. Arda Güler linked up with Fede Valverde for the first chance of the game, but the Uruguayan could not get his toe to the delicate pass. The same combination would later open the scoring, this time with a combination along the floor allowing Fede to poke the ball home. Madrid would make it two straight after a drinks break, when a trademark Trent Alexander-Arnold pass found Gonzalo García who **** ed the ball over the keeper to score. Trent was deployed very high up the pitch, and was a standout alongside Arda.
Leganés did pull a goal back with an unstoppable effort that left Andriy Lunin and his defence mesmerised. A great first-half test against a strong second division side – with the score currently reading 2-1 to the hosts ahead of the second period. Changes are expected at the break. Check out our socials for coverage for the remainder of the game.

#second #alexander #arda

Jürgen Klopp has signed a deal until 2030 to become Germany coach and told a news conference on Friday he was "delighted" - but warned the press he would quit if they "misbehave."
The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss was the DFB's immediate first choice to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following the World Cup last-32 exit to Paraguay in June.
Klopp has been global head of soccer at the sports arm of drinks maker Red Bull but will now lead Germany into the Nations League, qualifying for Euro 2028 in the British Isles and qualifiers for the 2030 World Cup. His contract will begin on August 15.
"It is a big honour to sit here," Klopp said in Frankfurt. "I had an idea how big the job is but when you are involved, you feel the responsibility even more. It is a very special day for me."
His first match in charge will be against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24 in Germany's opening Nations League fixture.

#league

Jürgen Klopp has signed a deal until 2030 to become Germany coach, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Friday at a press conference where he was unveiled.
The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss was the DFB's immediate first choice to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following the World Cup last-32 exit to Paraguay in June.
Klopp was previously global head of soccer at the sports arm of drinks maker Red Bull but will now lead Germany into the Nations League, qualifying for Euro 2028 in the British Isles and qualifiers for the 2030 World Cup.
His first match in charge will be against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24 in Germany's opening Nations League fixture.

#first

MNST develops, markets, distributes, and sells 11 different brands of drinks and concentrates, including its namesake Monster Energy brand. MNST's first-quarter fiscal 2026 report showed quarterly net sales of $2.35 billion (a 26.9% rise), double-digit growth in all regions, net income per diluted share of $0.58 (a 27.6% rise), as well as returning $100 million to shareholders through repurchases. The company reports again on July 30.
It's no wonder MNST shares are up 23% so far this year – and they could rise more. MoneyFlows data shows how Big Money investors are again betting heavily on the stock
Institutional volumes reveal plenty. Over the last year, MNST has enjoyed strong investor demand, which we believe to be institutional support.
Each green bar signals unusually large volumes in MNST shares. They reflect our proprietary inflow signal, pushing the stock higher:
Plenty of staples names are under accumulation right now. But there's a powerful fundamental story happening with Monster Beverage.

#rise #monster

TimesofIndia.com in London: The summer of cricket continues unabated in England. The men played three Tests against New Zealand and five T20Is and three ODIs against India. As for the women, there was the T20 World Cup and the one-off Test between India and England. And now, it is the turn of The Hundred, which began on July 21.

The Hundred, the unique tournament featuring 100-ball innings, is back with its sixth edition. Much has changed, and yet not a lot has changed. It still has eight teams, still features 100-ball innings where bowlers can bowl spells of five or 10 consecutive ****** , and is still objectively meant to quicken the game and feature double headers - men and women - on the same day.

On the opening day, defending men's champions MI London beat Sunrisers Leeds at The Oval. In the day's first game, Sunrisers edged MI London by 7 wickets in the women's competition. A day later, in Southampton, Southern Brave women narrowly got the better of Welsh Fire. And the men's match later in the day had the reverse outcome.

What's changed is the ownership, the team names, and the kit designs. After an influx of £520 million into The Hundred, the Ambani family acquired Oval Invincibles (now renamed MI London), Sun Group purchased Northern Superchargers (now SunRisers Leeds), and RPSG Group bought Manchester Originals (now Manchester Super Giants). GMR Group, co-owners of the Delhi Capitals, have taken a 49% stake in Southern Brave.

On the opening day of the season at The Oval, the mood was as relaxed as one would expect at this time of year. The sun was out, and it was a pleasant day, away from the baking heat that this country had seen in the last couple of months. Even though it was a weekday, families were out in numbers, making the most of numerous entry points that get you into this cricket stadium in Kennington.

A venue that has seen three consecutive Test defeats for the hosts. It was here just a month ago that New Zealand walloped England by 253 runs. And it was here just about a year ago that Mohammed Siraj bowled with great fire to help India secure a series-levelling win by just 6 runs.

But now, on a Tuesday, The Hundred got underway, and the buzz was equal parts cricket, family and entertainment. A father, holding the hands of two of his kids, walked around and sought the support of a steward in finding the “family section.” Unlike international cricket, where tickets get sold for £100 or more, The Hundred hopes to bring in the masses with reasonable pricing.

With kids two and under going free, tickets for 3-15-year-olds are worth £5, and tickets for adults start from as little as £14. So, an entire young family could see two consecutive cricket matches, spanning about five hours or over, for £30-40.

To unwind after a long day at work, numerous food carts, kiosks and drinks stalls came to the rescue. From Middle Eastern to fast food to Indian, everything was on offer to suit the palates of the patrons. To

Valued at a market cap of $95.4 billion, Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is one of the world's largest energy drink companies, developing, marketing, and selling energy drinks and alternative beverages. The company is based in California and is best known for its Monster Energy brand, but its portfolio also includes Reign, NOS, Full Throttle, Burn, Java Monster, Monster Hydro, and Bang Energy, among others.
The beverage behemoth is expected to announce its fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings in the near future. Ahead of the release, ******* ysts expect this beverage company to report a profit of $0.59 per share, up 13.5% from $0.52 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has surpassed Wall Street's bottom-line estimates in each of the last four quarters.
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#company #earnings

England youngster Jacob Bethell has opened up about the unforgettable experience of opening the batting alongside Virat Kohli at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during his stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), describing the atmosphere as unlike anything he had experienced before.

Bethell, who joined RCB after being signed in the 2025 IPL mega auction, shared the dressing room with Kohli during the franchise's back-to-back ******* le-winning campaigns in 2025 and 2026. Although the young all-rounder had a mixed season with the bat, he said the opportunity to walk out alongside one of the game's modern greats remains a career highlight.
Speaking on the Super Over podcast on YouTube, Bethell admitted he was overwhelmed by nerves before his first home appearance in Bengaluru.

"That was crazy. I remember being really nervous before. It was only my first game in front of home fans. I was nervous to say the least. But as soon as I got onto the ground, I just felt a sense of excitement. I ran drinks for quite a lot of the competition. Looking at the atmosphere and wanting to get a piece of it,'' Jacob Bethell said.

"We were walking out to bat. I can only hear myself think... the place is bouncing, there is no gap in it. You feel like they are on top of you. Luckily enough, we managed to put on a few runs; I scored a few, he scored a few. I remember I hit my second ball for four and I have never heard a sound that loud," he added.
Bethell also shed light on Kohli's personality away from the spotlight, saying the former RCB captain is far more relaxed than his fiery on-field persona suggests.

"Away from cricket and off the field, he's actually a very chilled individual. Great to talk to, great to spend time around. But it's just that ability to then flip into that competitive nature in and around cricket or training, " Bethell revealed

Bethell's IPL 2026 campaign yielded 163 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 140.52, but the England all-rounder has previously credited Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Dinesh Karthik in a video posted by RCB on their official handle for helping him improve his game, particularly against spin, during his time with the Bengaluru franchise.

#england

U.S. beverage maker Coca-Cola said one of its dairy subsidiaries was hacked and that it's shutting down its operations for the foreseeable future. The multinational giant said in a disclosure with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that its Fairlife dairy company was hit by ransomware and that its production systems are affected. The company said that its Fairlife production operations across the United States are "temporarily suspended."
Fairlife's operations in Canada are unaffected.
Coca-Cola is one of the largest companies in the world, with products spanning carbonated drinks, water, and dairy products. Its Fairlife dairy is one of the company's major brands, with an estimated $4 billion in sales by 2024.
Ransomware attacks on food and beverage companies can have lasting effects. Past incidents at Arizona Beverages in 2019 and food distributor giant UNFI last year resulted in weeks-long disruptions to their respective production lines and empty grocery shelves.
Coca-Cola didn't say when Fairlife's systems would be restored.

English wine business MDCV UK has taken a stake in the UK-based French rosé producer Après Provence.
The size of the stake was not disclosed, nor were the financial terms of the deal.
Alongside the investment, MDCV UK said in a statement that it will **** ume control of production and UK distribution of the Après Provence brand under a four-year contract.
MDCV UK told Just Drinks it has "always worked alongside Après to oversee the production". It said it has also "always collaborated on distribution" although now the business "will take over this exclusively".
Launched last year, Après Provence sells its Côtes de Provence rosé wine in the UK market, and has seen "rapid growth, securing listings across premium hospitality and retail channels", according to the statement from MDCV UK.

We are going out for drinks with friends as the ten days of Stampede partying is running out, so I’m going to miss out on tonight’s game.
But going to find a spot to watch England’s World Cup game, wearing my jersey.
Just as I was leaving there was this….amazing that someone who can throw 100 was still there for the 39th pick.