The top Massachusetts news and sports of the day. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

January 31, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Destinations Get $6 unlimited meatballs next time Boston declares snow emergency Those brave (or hungry) enough to weather the snow can take advantage of these cheap eats. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com Read more News Subscriber Exclusive   Springfield homicides drop to 25-year average; shootings decline, but gun seizures remain high A total of 17 people were killed in 2025. Ten of them where killed by firearms. By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com MORE    Lottery Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Friday’s $303 million jackpot? Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Friday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Opening bookstore in West Springfield makes for A New Chapter for former corrections officer The cozy shop on Elm Street features a Christmas tree in the window, but a Valentine’s Day theme has bumped garland and candy canes. By Staasi Heropoulos | Special to The Republican MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Joshua Dobbs’ Super Bowl dream can still come true, even as Drake Maye’s backup | Karen Guregian With Drake Maye nursing an injured throwing shoulder, as well as an illness, Joshua Dobbs' readiness comes into focus. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Anfernee Simons sounds like Celtics X-factor in trade deadline talks Anfernee Simons continues to hear his name in trade rumors ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Boston College Sports Boston College Men’s hockey takes down Boston University ahead of Beanpot The Hockey East blood feud served as a dress rehearsal for Monday night’s 73rd Annual Beanpot Hockey Tournament twin bill on Monday night at the TD Garden. By Rich Thompson MORE