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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Man United says Moyes leaves as manager

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United says manager David Moyes has left the Premier League club after less than a year in charge, amid heavy speculation he was about to be fired.

NL Capsules

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ike Davis became the first player to hit grand slams for different teams in the same April, and Neil Walker had a winning run single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates twice overcame deficits to beat the Reds 6-5 Monday night.

Grizzlies outlast Thunder...Clippers clobber Warriors...Hawks, Wild post shutouts...Pens rally

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Zach Randolph scored 25 points and provided the go-ahead basket as the Memphis Grizzlies downed the Oklahoma Thunder 111-105 in overtime to even the NBA first-round series at a game apiece. Randolph hit a layup with 26 seconds left to put Memphis ahead 107-105 and added a pair of free throws with nine seconds remaining to ice the victory. Mike Conley added 19 points and 12 assists for the Grizzlies.

David Foster Wallace's estate opposes biopic

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of David Foster Wallace is objecting to the upcoming film "The End of the Tour," which is based on David Lipsky's 2010 book that recounts accompanying Wallace on a book tour.