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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton made a successful return following ankle surgery, Jonathan Stewart ran for two touchdowns and the Carolina Panthers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-16 Sunday night. Newton completed 4 of 9 passes for 65 yards and led a pair of touchdown drives in the preseason game before exiting late in the second quarter.

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Rockies rally in 8th to complete DH sweep of Reds

DENVER (AP) — Michael Cuddyer hit for the cycle, including a two-run double in Colorado's five-run eighth inning, and the Rockies rallied again to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 to complete a doubleheader sweep Sunday night.

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More 15-game winners...Stanton takes over HR lead...Gordon wins at Michigan...Cavs get Marion

UNDATED (AP) — Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and Brewers hurler Wily Peralta have joined Cincinnati's Johnny Cueto (KWAY'-toh) as the majors' first 15-game winners of the season. Wainwright gave up three runs in seven innings of the Cardinals' 7-6 win over San Diego. Peralta scattered five singles in six scoreless innings of the Brewers' 7-2 victory against the Dodgers.

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AP Sources: Buffalo to host next 2 NHL combines

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Two people familiar with the discussions have told The Associated Press that the NHL's annual pre-draft scouting combine will be held in Buffalo over the next two years.

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Yankees C Brian McCann returns from concussion

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees have activated catcher Brian McCann from the seven-day concussion list and optioned catcher Austin Romine to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.