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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Another Russian walker with doping issues

MOSCOW (AP) — Another top Russian race-walker has been suspended on suspicion of doping in a case which heaps more pressure on the scandal-hit Russian team, widely considered the world's best.

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Miami's Shelby reinstated following suspension

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins reserve defensive lineman Derrick Shelby has been reinstated from his suspension, which came after he was arrested on misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and trespassing at a nightclub.

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Catholic bishops in 'seismic' opening toward gays

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Gay rights groups are hailing what they call a "seismic shift" by the Catholic Church toward gays after bishops said homosexuals have gifts to offer the church and that their partnerships, while morally problematic, provide homosexuals with "precious" support.

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Niners beat Rams...Rainout in KC...NLCS to resume...Diamondbacks hire Hale as skipper

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have a three-game winning streak and a 4-2 record after Colin Kaepernick (KAP'-ur-nik) passed for 343 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-17 win over the Rams in St. Louis. The Niners sacked Austin Davis five times and clinched the victory on Dontae Johnson's 20-yard interception return in the final minute. Davis threw for 236 yards and a touchdown for the 1-4 Rams, who carried a 14-0 lead in the second quarter.

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Niners top Rams...ALCS rainout...Cards keep Molina on roster...DBacks find a skipper

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers stormed back from an early 14-0 deficit and beat the Rams 31-17 in St. Louis as Colin Kaepernick (KAP'-ur-nik) passed for 343 yards and three touchdowns. Brandon Lloyd, Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree each caught a scoring pass for the 4-2 49ers, who have won three in a row. Austin Davis tossed a 22-yard pass to Lance Kendricks to give the Rams a 14-point lead in the first quarter.