Kim Coon

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Kim Coon is a familiar face in the motorsports industry. She has spent the last ten years covering NASCAR, ARCA and motorcycle racing and recently has been seen co-hosting “Off The Grid” on NBC Sports as well as NASCAR’s popular “Glass Case of Emotion” podcast with driver Ryan Blaney.

She is best known for serving as an official spokesperson for NASCAR – acting as a liaison between fans and the exciting world of racing, while activating the title sponsor’s strategic plan through social media, broadcast channels and trackside events.

She currently serves as a pit road reporter for MRN in all three national NASCAR series. When she isn’t at a race track, she’s busy hosting digital assets and live events for NASCAR. Kim also regularly joins the morning news broadcast for WCCB Charlotte, The CW.

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Kim got her bachelor’s from the University of Miami (FL), where she double majored in Broadcasting and Religious Studies. She received her master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Alabama. While attending Miami, Kim was a member of the university’s dance team. She also spent two seasons cheering in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers.

She currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kim loves getting her hands dirty with DIY home improvement projects, antique hunting and painting. She is also an avid reader and is always eager to loan from her collection of books.

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Williams wins Australian Open...Sherman decision laborious...Goodell grilled

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams has won her 6th Australian Open and her 19th Grand slam title, defeating Maria Sharapova in a meeting of the top two tournament seeds. Williams won in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6 (5). The 33-year-old Williams, the oldest winner of the Australian women's title in the Open era, clinched the match on her third match point with an ace. She is now second only to Steffi Graf on the list of major winners in the Open era.

Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Stephen Croone scored 24 points, including four free throws in the final six seconds, to lead Furman to a 59-55 win over East Tennessee State on Thursday. Lester Wilson, who scored 21 points, hit a jumper with 2:35 to play to give East Tennessee State a 53-51 lead.

Bill Cosby's show in Ohio draws a few protesters

SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Bill Cosby's stand-up tour has stopped in northern Ohio, where it drew several protesters before the show. The comedian himself received standing ovations before and after his performance.