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July 19, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Entertainment Country and rock music star plans to retire in 2 years: ‘Been really looking at it’ The 60-year-old singer shared his plans with Dan Patrick. By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com Read more News Boston Why Boston restaurant owners are calling Sail Boston their ‘World Cup moment’ Sail Boston drew millions to the harbor, boosting restaurant business in the Seaport neighborhood of Boston, surpassing the World Cup. By Alexis Crochiere | ACrochiere@masslive.com MORE    Entertainment Country music world rocked after Nashville legend dies following performance at church He was known for working with some of country music's biggest stars. By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com MORE    News Who is Lindsay Clancy? Massachusetts mother to stand trial in her 3 children’s killings There are stark differences between the Lindsay Clancy who her friends and family knew and the Clancy named as the suspect in her children’s killings. By Luis Fieldman | lfieldman@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: It’s time to recognize the job done by Chad Tracy Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots 53-man roster projection ahead of training camp | Karen Guregian Here's an early roster projection with padded practice sessions and joint practices with Indy and Philadelphia still to come. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Which Celtics raised, lowered stock in Summer League The Celtics finished 3-2 from Las Vegas in Summer League with multiple players showcasing some impressive play. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com and Brian Robb | brobb@masslive.com MORE