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<p><strong>Today's story:</strong> Umpire Jen Pawol made history as the first woman to officiate a Major League Baseball game in 150 years. Her milestone highlights the growing presence of female officials in men’s sports, from soccer to basketball, and the challenges they face breaking into these roles.</p><p><strong>Transcript & Exercises: </strong><a href="https://plainenglish.com/803" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://plainenglish.com/803</a></p><p><strong>Full lesson:</strong> https://plainenglish.com/803 </p><p>--</p><p><strong>Upgrade all your skills in English:</strong> Plain English is the best current-events podcast for learning English.</p><p>You might be learning English to improve your career, enjoy music and movies, connect with family abroad, or even prepare for an international move. Whatever your reason, we'll help you achieve your goals in English.</p><p><strong>How it works:</strong> Listen to a new story every Monday and Thursday. They're all abo...