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

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Greg Mortimer scored 17 points and South Carolina State easily defeated lower-division Columbia International 92-55 yesterday. Mortimer was 6 of 8 from the field as the Bulldogs shot 51 percent from the floor overall. Edward Stephens and Gerdarius Troutman both scored 14 points while Darryl Palmer had 12 points and 12 rebounds.

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

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Sierra Calhoun had 21 points, and Duke had five players score in double figures in an 88-54 victory over Buffalo last night. Elizabeth Williams added 14 points and 10 rebounds for Duke, and redshirt freshman Rebecca Greenwell had 10 points and 13 boards. Azura Stevens scored 12 points and Erin Mathias finished with 11.

Drake cruises to 73-60 win over IUPUI

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jacob Enevold Jensen scored 10 points and hauled in 12 rebounds to lead Drake to its first win of the season with a 73-60 victory over IUPUI on Tuesday night.

Northwestern holds off Miami (Ohio) 55-46

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Alex Olah and Vic Law scored 13 points apiece as Northwestern held off Miami (Ohio) 55-46 on Tuesday, advancing to face Northern Iowa in the Cancun Challenge championship game Wednesday.

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He has taken the NFL by storm. Voted one of the defensive captains by his teammates after only two years in the league. And, his heartthrob status doesn't hurt, either.

The Get with Morgan Fogarty: Luke Kuechly

He has taken the NFL by storm. Voted one of the defensive captains by his teammates after only two years in the league. And, his heartthrob status doesn't hurt, either.