Zidane wanted to coach France after Euro 2012
PARIS (AP) — French soccer great Zinedine Zidane was turned down two years ago after offering to coach the country's national team.
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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.
PARIS (AP) — French soccer great Zinedine Zidane was turned down two years ago after offering to coach the country's national team.
Chef Troy has two great burgers that he likes from two of his favorite restaurants in Charlotte. Today he is working on his recreation of these hearty handfuls.
Wilson visited Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
Dancing through Disney, dressing in the dark, happy bridegrooms and the IRS is hammering on M.C....again.
Ever wanted to hear Harvey Fierstein read what top shows are on WCCB Charlotte tonight? We're granting your wish...and then maybe we'll let Derek rest his voice.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota State-Mankato football coach Todd Hoffner is about to clear up the uncertainty over whether he will return to his old job.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Miami Heat will finish second in the NBA's Eastern Conference. They will close out the regular season behind the Pacers as the Heat were eliminated from the race for top-seed when they were beaten by the Wizards in Washington last night, 114-93. That result made tomorrow night's end of season games for the Heat and Pacers meaningless.
NEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC says its host Lawrence O'Donnell was injured with his brother Michael in a taxi accident Saturday while vacationing out of the country. The network didn't specify where the accident occurred.
Police release dash cam video from Iowa shootout.
We have excited kids with Wilson today when he visit Brilliant Sky Toys & Books.
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