Pekerman includes Falcao in 30-man WCup roster
Radamel Falcao, sidelined since mid-January by a left knee injury that needed surgery, was among 30 players picked Tuesday for Colombia's preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup.
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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.
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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.
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Radamel Falcao, sidelined since mid-January by a left knee injury that needed surgery, was among 30 players picked Tuesday for Colombia's preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup.
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