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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Bishop leads Lightning...Warriors' Thompson has concussion...Magic pick Skiles

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Bishop stopped 22 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning advanced to the Stanley Cup finals for the second time in franchise history by taking Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, 2-0 over the New York Rangers. Alex Killorn and Ondrej Palat (AHN'-dray pah-LAHT') scored third-period goals to support Bishop's second shutout of the series and third straight win at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers had been 7-0 all-time in seventh games at the Garden.

Here is the latest North Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Ivory Latta is leaving North Carolina's women's basketball staff to focus on her playing career. The school announced Latta's resignation Friday. Latta says coaching at her alma mater has been "a dream come true" but adds that she needs to pursue other opportunities in the sport.

Kaprielian pitches UCLA past CSU Bakersfield 7-2

LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Kaprielian threw seven strong innings, and Kevin Kramer had three hits and scored twice to lead No. 1 overall seed UCLA to a 7-2 victory over CSU Bakersfield in the Los Angeles Regional on Friday night.