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March 23, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Destinations Women’s sports take center court at Boston restaurant hosting pop-up You can play foosball or tabletop basketball while ordering off a menu inspired by Boston’s women’s sports teams and local athletes. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com Read more News Politics Inside the push to get to ‘yes’ on the House bill freezing out ICE in Mass. | Bay State Briefing The bill now advancing through the state House provides clear guidance for police on dealing with ICE while protecting victims, witnesses and defendants. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com MORE    News Opening statements expected Monday morning in trial of police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons Testimony begins in the Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial on Monday. Follow the latest updates here. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   WSU prof: Iranian people want Americans to know they’re not terrorists "We don’t live in the desert, and we don’t ride camels.” By Ben LeBlanc MORE    See more news Sports Celtics Celtics playoff picture: Where Boston stands with 3 weeks left in season The Celtics' playoff picture is starting to look clearer with less than a month until the playoffs. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Jaylen Brown talks important Jayson Tatum meeting ahead of playoffs Jayson Tatum has played in eight games since returning with the Celtics posting a 6-2 record. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Top 5 positions Patriots should target in 2026 NFL Draft The Patriots have 18 remaining roster spots. Here's a look at their top remaining needs By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE