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Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour still has nine dates left, but several opening acts have pulled out amid the Macklemore controversy, while tickets remain available at a discount on resellers: Ticketmaster shows Tampa from about $87 and Foxborough from around $112, with StubHub listing Philadelphia seats as low as $65 and SeatGeek/Vivid Seats offering mid-$70s options.
The Eagles and Patriots hold the first of two joint training camp practices in Foxborough today, a key preseason tune-up since starters are unlikely to play in the games. The session is open to fans, and Bleeding Green Nation will provide live updates and coverage from practice.
Two joint practices between the Eagles and Patriots are set for Wednesday and Thursday at the Patriots’ facility near Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, giving Philadelphia’s starters a rare live test before Saturday’s preseason game; players say they’re excited for fresh competition while coaches emphasize working fundamentals and game planning, not fighting. This ninth joint-practice with the Patriots under Nick Sirianni could be especially valuable for the offense with a rookie play caller, and after the trip the Eagles host an open practice Aug. 25 before the Sept. 28 home preseason vs. the Bengals, followed by 53-man cuts two days later.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, the 64,000 seat labels bearing sponsor branding are set to be peeled away, returning the venue to its normal state. FIFA’s branding rules required the removals, a task that—at one sticker per minute—could have taken over 1,000 hours. SoFi Stadium is praised as the event’s best venue, and the remaining World Cup games will be held in Miami, Kansas City, Atlanta, Dallas, and New Jersey.
The Kraft Group and affiliated entities filed a Norfolk County Superior Court suit against Foxborough, alleging the town exceeded its authority by charging roughly $1 million in new entertainment-license fees for Gillette Stadium, a sum the plaintiffs say goes beyond the statutory $100 maximum and is revenue-driven rather than tied to safety or services; Foxborough says the charges cover public-safety and municipal services for large events and will be resolved through the legal process.
Foxborough announced an understanding with the Kraft Group and Boston Soccer 2026 to finalize an event license for seven FIFA World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, with Boston Soccer 2026 funding security costs and the town bearing no costs; estimated security costs total about $7.8 million, and a March 17 public hearing will finalize remaining details, though federal funding previously slated through DHS has not materialized.
With the World Cup kickoff looming, Foxborough is withholding hosting permits over a $7.8 million security shortfall, pressing for upfront funding even as the Boston 2026 host committee says costs would be backstopped by Kraft Sports Group and procurement deadlines threaten safety readiness.
Foxborough’s Select Board grapples with a $7.8 million security bill for hosting seven World Cup 2026 matches at Gillette Stadium as FEMA funding stalls amid a partial federal shutdown; Boston 2026 and the Kraft family backers promise to cover shortfalls and backstop costs, but the board asserts broad license discretion and demands timely safety equipment by June 1, with a final vote not expected until March 17.
The Rolling Stones will perform the 100th concert in Gillette Stadium's history on Thursday night as part of their 2024 Hackney Diamonds tour, marking their fourth performance at the venue. The concert will feature opening act The Red Clay Strays and will coincide with weekday commuter traffic, prompting stadium officials to advise fans to plan their travel accordingly. Special event train service from Boston is available, and strict bag policies will be enforced.
A person died after their SUV rear-ended a tractor-trailer that was stopped on Route 1 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The driver of the tractor-trailer was unharmed, and a medical helicopter was called to the scene. The crash occurred near Extra Space Storage, about a mile south of Gillette Stadium.
Massachusetts State Police are seeking dashcam or other video footage after a North Attleborough man was shot and killed on Interstate 95 in Foxborough. The shooter, driving a dark-colored car, fired multiple gunshots into a black Mercedes-Benz, resulting in the death of 37-year-old Justin Parker. Authorities are asking for video captured between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. along specific corridors and urge anyone with relevant footage to contact them to aid in identifying the shooter.
A man is dead after being shot while driving on Interstate 95 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The shooting involved at least two vehicles traveling south on I-95, and the victim was found with gunshot injuries inside a stopped vehicle. He was pronounced dead at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and the Massachusetts State Police are currently investigating the incident.
A person has died following a shooting on Interstate 95 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with police closing two southbound lanes on the highway due to the incident. State police responded to find a male victim inside a vehicle who had been shot, and the investigation is ongoing with no information provided on the second vehicle or the circumstances leading to the shooting. Drivers in the area should expect delays, and further details have not been released at this time.
Tom Brady is excited to return to Foxborough for the Patriots' home opener and calls it a great gesture by the organization. He also talks about his competitive itch and how he plans to channel it in other areas, including potentially becoming a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady reflects on his time with the Patriots, where he won six Super Bowls and 17 division titles, and says he still has many friends there.