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Mana Shim Will Lead US Soccer Task Force on Abuse Reforms

Mana Shim’s revelations of sexual abuse by her coach helped drive a reckoning in women’s soccer. Her new job at U.S. Soccer should position her to direct change from inside the federation.

By Andrew Das

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Surfing in Britain? It’s Chilly but Brilliant and Widening in Appeal.

On the North Devon coast, where breathtaking cliffs give way to barreling waves, the surfing scene can hold its own among the best in Europe, and more girls and women are taking it on.

By Isabella Kwai

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Portland Thorns Win NWSL Championship to End Turbulent Season

Portland won its third championship in the league’s 10th season, in a year of upheaval amid an abuse scandal in the sport.

By Juliet Macur

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Why Did It Take HBO So Long to Make Shows About Women?

An early top executive at the network believed that “the man of the house” paid for cable TV subscriptions. That mind-set affected HBO’s programming for decades.

By John Koblin