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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Spurs hammer Thunder...Clippers find a buyer...Blueshirts top Habs...McIlroy in command at Muirfield

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs own a three-games-to-two lead in the NBA's Western Conference finals after Tim Duncan delivered 22 points and 12 rebounds in a 117-89 pounding of Oklahoma City. Manu Ginobili (MAN'-oo jih-NOH'-blee) came off the bench to add 19 points on 7 of 9 from the field, and Danny Green contributed four 3-pointers and 14 points. The Spurs were on the mark from everywhere, shooting 51 percent from the field, 26 of 30 from the line and 13 of 26 from 3-point range.

Pirates score 3 in 7th to beat Dodgers 6-3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a long plane ride to digest their dreadful series at the New York Mets, and the exploits of batterymates Gerrit Cole and Russell Martin made for a pleasant series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Aybar hits 3-run homer to lead Angels to win

SEATTLE (AP) — Erick Aybar hit a three-run homer, Matt Shoemaker pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 7-5 on Thursday night.