Mike Hlas - Writer

06/18/2026

Hlas Out of Bounds: Imagine the postgame press conferences if a Donald Trump-type were coaching Iowa's football team. I did.

The postgame press conferences wouldn't necessarily be illuminating, but they certainly would be ... interesting

06/13/2026

Hlas column: The United States felt united for two hours on Friday night, thanks to a soccer team that played like a buzz saw.

The U.S. men's 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay was a shared experience by many, and a thoroughly enjoyable one it was

06/09/2026

Hlas column: On Monday night, Caitlin Clark momentarily silenced all the noise surrounding her by getting open, getting in rhythm, and burying a game-winning bomb.

Clark made a 31-footer with 1.2 seconds left at Washington for a 78-76 Indiana Fever that should have quieted some chirpers for a little while.

06/02/2026

I wrote a column about tattoos. Subscribe, if you want, with no obligation.

Getting permanent ink on your skin is as much a 21st Century phenomenon as being addicted to your phone

05/31/2026

Tonight, in the same game:

Megan Gustafson, 22 points, 8-8 FG
Caitlin Clark, 6 points, 1-7 FG

Expansion team Portland 100, Indiana 84

05/27/2026

Hlas column: The College Football Playoff soon will be as inclusive as a Costco free sample station on a Saturday. You’re essentially telling half the Power Four that they’re in as long as they don’t lose to Rutgers. https://mikehlas.substack.com/p/mores-the-pity-nothing-is-ever-enough

05/19/2026

Hlas Out of Bounds: Which is more popular in Iowa, pickleball or ripping former Hawkeye men's basketball coaches?
https://mikehlas.substack.com/p/i-know-its-a-lot-but-here-are-100

05/13/2026

Hlas Out of Bounds: Nowhere is a jobs report as robust in Iowa City as it is in the Hawkeyes' football program.

People with wide ranges of ages and skills are part of the Iowa football organization. You won't find as many people in some Google data centers.

05/10/2026

Former Hawkeye Kate Martin joins Los Angeles Sparks.

After she was surprisingly let go by the Valkyries, Kate Martin joined the Sparks on a player development contract.

05/08/2026

Ben McCollum is getting his contract extended, and Hawkeye men's basketball fans are getting their optimism extended as well.

By Mike Hlas IOWA CITY, Iowa – ESPN’s Jeff Borzello said Friday that Iowa Athletics Director Beth Goetz gave Hawkeyes men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum a raise and an extension on his contract. Last year, McCollum signed a 6-year, $22.75 million contract with Iowa. That is what ADs do when t...