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August 4, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Western Massachusetts Springfield cop, pinned against car by driver accused of OUI, sues for damages In the suit, he says the driver allegedly tried to evade first responders who were attempting to rescue her after an accident in a Sumner Avenue parking lot. By Namu Sampath | nsampath@repub.com Read more News News These Mass. startups want to put you to sleep Startups like Ozlo Sleep, Elemind, and Nocturnal have raised tens of millions of dollars of capital to upgrade the quality of an evening’s slumber — or an afternoon snooze. By Scott Kirsner | SKirsner@masslive.com MORE    News Lindsay Clancy trial resumes Tuesday morning as prosecution’s case continues Jurors heard from 13 witnesses on Monday, including doctors who treated Lindsay Clancy and her children, and psychiatrists who spoke to Clancy in January 2023. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    Lottery Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $748 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Monday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Drake Maye offers personal insights on all of his top Patriots receivers During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL radio, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye sized up every one of his top receivers. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Craig Breslow finally gave Red Sox fans what’s been missing: urgency Craig Breslow's deadline aggression marks a dramatic shift from recent years. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots training camp delivers must-see theater with Brown vs. Gonzalez | Karen Guregian A dislocated thumb couldn't stop A.J. Brown from continuing his battle with Christian Gonzalez during Monday's practice. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE