This week on The Sports Rapport, the crew has come down with World Cup fever. The Boston Globe's Michael Silverman joins the show to preview the world's biggest sporting event and discuss the preparations in host city Boston, Massachusetts.

Plus, Vermont City Marathon record-holder Ryan Smith, Upper Valley Nighthawks owner Noah Crane and Nighthawks manager Chase Allen drop by the show.

Guests

Michael Silverman, Boston Globe sports reporter

Ryan Smith, Vermont City Marathon record-holder

Noah Crane, Upper Valley Nighthawks owner

Chase Allen, Upper Valley Nighthawks field manager

Timestamps:

8:08 This week's High Five

11:22 Vermont City Marathon record-holder Ryan Smith

21:10 Previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Boston Globe's Michael Silverman

39:32 NECBL and the Upper Valley Nighthawks with club owner Noah Crane and manager Chase Allen