New England Patriots.
National Football League franchise in Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
One to three months ago
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Macklemore made a donation to aid groups supporting the Palestinian cause, leading to the owner challenging the funds and accusing him of blackballing.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Macklemore used Instagram to announce his tour cancellation after a business group owner cited a performance ultimatum.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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A relationship controversy led to Dianna Russini's departure from coverage of the New England Patriots.Some support1 report
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Around New England Patriots this week
News at the entities that move New England Patriots most-
Kraft StructuralCompanies like Kraft influenced policy discussions in Brussels in 2014.Moves New England Patriots
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NBC OperationalChris Hansen's show airs on NBC while he uses YouTube to express discontent, featuring Skyler Gisondo.Moves New England Patriots
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Ed Sheeran StructuralThe ICJ is hearing a genocide case against Israeli forces as South Africa accuses Israel. This coincides with Hamas attacks on southern Israel and ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. Meanwhile, Macklemore performed with Ed Sheeran, whose song condemns Israel's military action.Moves New England Patriots
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Macklemore OperationalMacklemore's U.K. tour is being managed by Live Nation Entertainment.Moves New England Patriots
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Bernie Sanders Shared contextGreg Casar and Bernie Sanders both publicly condemned war on October 21.Moves New England Patriots
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Philadelphia Shared contextThe Smilow Foundation supports a Penn center located in Philadelphia.Moves New England Patriots
Connections
The 13 strongest of 23, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kraft Structural
Kraft is the owner of the New England Patriots and their associated stadium.
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Robert Kraft Structural
Robert Kraft is the owner of the New England Patriots franchise and the associated Gillette Stadium.
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Ed Sheeran Structural
The Patriots' organizational decisions, owner stances, and team policies function as a powerful gatekeeper impacting Ed Sheeran's tour viability and operational access.
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Deatrich Wise Jr. Structural
Deatrich Wise Jr. served as a player within the organizational structure of the New England Patriots.
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Macklemore Operational
The Patriots' owner used institutional influence and business interests to pressure and block Macklemore's professional performances.
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NBC Operational
NBC broadcasts games of the New England Patriots.
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Seattle Seahawks Operational
The two teams actively compete against each other in the NFL market.
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Dianna Russini Structural
The professional relationship between the team and the individual ceased due to controversy and her subsequent departure from coverage.
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Foxborough Shared context
The New England Patriots are geographically situated and operate out of the area of Foxborough.
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Philadelphia Shared context
The New England Patriots operate in the geographic and media sphere influenced by the city of Philadelphia.
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Bernie Sanders Shared context
Bernie Sanders criticized the power of stadium owners, a sector represented by the New England Patriots.
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Boston Duck Tours Transactional
The relationship involved a specific service exchange where the New England Patriots were paraded by Boston Duck Tours.
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Boston Shared context
The New England Patriots operate within the Boston metropolitan area, owning Gillette Stadium located nearby.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- The Patriots and Seahawks played their season opener while competing for viewership ratings, coinciding with Donald Trump using Fox News for speeches.
- A dispute over venue access and political statements between Macklemore and Robert Kraft led to tour controversy and plummeting ticket prices.
- Macklemore made a donation to aid groups supporting the Palestinian cause, leading to the owner challenging the funds and accusing him of blackballing.
- Macklemore used Instagram to announce his tour cancellation after a business group owner cited a performance ultimatum.
- A relationship controversy led to Dianna Russini's departure from coverage of the New England Patriots.