In The Loop

Catch up on the biggest sports stories in Houston this week with the Best Of SportsRadio 610, featuring highlights from Payne & Pendergast, In the Loop, and The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley. Our hosts react to the defensive gem that saved the day during the Astros' legendary combined no-hitter against the Rangers. We also analyze the timing of Nico Collins' contract bump just as OTAs get underw...

ITL debates whether Houston fans are finally ready to buy into what the Houston Astros are doing after another victory, discussing whether the recent surge is simply a hot streak or a sign the club has legitimately turned a corner. The guys weigh the continued pitching success, improved energy around the roster, and whether there are enough encouraging signs beyond Yordan Alvarez to believe the As...

ITL reacts after another Houston Astros victory and asks the question many Houston fans have been avoiding: are you finally buying into what this team is doing? The guys debate whether the recent winning stretch is simply a hot streak or evidence that the Astros have legitimately turned a corner. ITL discusses the continued pitching success, improved energy around the club, and whether there are e...

ITL goes Around The NFL with Brandon Scott, reacting to comments from Nick Bosa about whether he believes his brother Joey Bosa could eventually join him with the San Francisco 49ers, plus discussion surrounding Fernando Mendoza taking first-team snaps and whether that means he could be on track to start Week 1. The guys also break down other headlines and developments from around the league as te...

ITL discusses whether Foster Moreau could be one of the sneaky-good additions for the Houston Texans after his name came up multiple times, unsolicited, during OTA conversations. The guys debate whether that kind of praise is meaningful, what Moreau could bring to the offense, and whether he might end up being one of those under-the-radar additions that makes a much bigger impact than anyone expec...

ITL debates what exactly the Houston Texans defense must do to take the next step from being one of the league’s better units to becoming a truly elite, championship-caliber group. The guys discuss whether the answer lies in generating more turnovers, creating a more consistent pass rush, improving situational football, or simply building on the chemistry that already exists under DeMeco Ryans. IT...

Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring wild roller coaster stories going viral across the internet, including one ride getting stuck locally and another involving a passenger casually eating chicken nuggets while stranded, plus Luke Mauro grading a classic rock list put together by members of the SportsRadio 610 staff and more bizarre stories from around the web.

ITL debates whether the Texans may have found an under-the-radar contributor.

Figgy admits he got caught up watching playoff basketball.

B Scott reacts to Stroud addressing his contract situation and the reaction that followed.

ITL and B Scott react to the latest OTA headlines and quarterback developments.

ITL shares the celebrities they'd most want to hit the road with.

ITL debates whether Houston’s recent run is real or just a hot streak.

ITL reacts to Stroud addressing his contract situation at OTAs.

ITL reacts after another Houston Astros victory and debates whether Yordan Alvarez is still the only true hope keeping this team afloat—or if there are finally other legitimate signs emerging that could make Houston dangerous again. The guys discuss whether recent pitching improvements, lineup production, and the overall energy around the club are enough to believe the Astros may still have someth...

ITL reacts after another Houston Astros victory and debates whether Yordan Alvarez is still the only true hope keeping this team afloat—or if there are finally other legitimate signs emerging that could make Houston dangerous again. The guys discuss whether the recent pitching improvements, lineup production, and overall energy around the club are enough to believe the Astros may still have someth...

ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to Daniel Jones throwing at OTAs, the conflicting perspectives between Kyler Murray and J. J. McCarthy regarding their relationship, and more headlines making waves across the league. The guys debate which storylines matter most and which situations around the NFL are getting more awkward by the day. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Texans as DeMeco Ryans spea...

ITL reacts after C. J. Stroud spoke to the media during Houston Texans OTAs, breaking down what stood out most from the franchise quarterback’s comments. The guys discuss Stroud’s mindset heading into the season, what he revealed about the offense under Nick Caley, and whether there were any subtle clues about how Houston plans to evolve offensively this year. ITL debates whether Stroud sounds mor...

ITL debates whether the Houston Texans are truly a legitimate Super Bowl contender or if expectations around Houston may be getting too high too fast. The guys break down whether the Texans actually have the roster, quarterback play, coaching, and depth needed to compete with the AFC’s elite teams when it matters most. ITL discusses what still has to improve, what gives Houston a real shot, and wh...

Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring a hilarious throwback involving Sean Pendergast and John Harris accidentally interviewing a fake Willie Aames, celebration of National Hamburger Day, and more bizarre and entertaining stories from around the internet.

Lopez shares another confession that sends the show into chaos.

ITL reacts to what stood out most from Stroud’s media session.

ITL reacts to Ryans’ first media session and what stood out most.

ITL reacts to the latest NFL headlines and offseason storylines around the league.

ITL shares hilarious examples of phrases that only work guy-to-guy.