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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Harden extends Rockets' season...Curry plays after landing on head...Beleskey saves Ducks

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored a playoff career-high 45 points and the Houston Rockets forced a fifth game in the NBA's Western Conference finals by beating Golden State 128-115 last night. Harden contributed 17 points in the fourth quarter, including seven during a 10-0 run after the Warriors got within six points with 8 ½ minutes remaining. The Rockets shot 17-for-32 from 3-point range, with Harden hitting 7 of 11.

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

WACO, Texas (AP) — Virginia's Ryan Shane won the NCAA men's singles title yesterday, rallying past Wake Forest freshman Noah Rubin 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1. Shane recovered after losing the match's first five games. He was up 5-2 in the first set before play was suspended because of rain and lightning. The match was completed across the street at Baylor's indoor facility.

Harden helps Rockets stay alive, beat Warriors 128-115

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored a playoff career-high 45 points and the Houston Rockets led from start to finish to avoid elimination in the Western Conference finals with a 128-115 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 on Monday night.