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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Curry, Livingston lead Warriors...Wolves win for losing...Hawks win in 3OTs...Extra-long extra points

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors have taken Game 1 of the NBA's Western Conference finals by erasing a 16-point, second-quarter deficit in a 110-106 triumph over the Houston Rockets. Stephen (STEH'-fehn) Curry shot 6-for-11 from 3-point range and scored 34 points for the Warriors, including a pair of game-clinching free throws in the closing seconds. Shaun Livingston scored 10 of his 18 points while Golden State was closing the first half on a 25-6 run to take a three-point lead.

National Portrait Gallery show explores nature of celebrity

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the age of selfies and social media, the idea of what makes a celebrity has expanded far beyond the Hollywood icons of the past. Now scientists, technology geeks, writers and YouTube stars achieve fame alongside athletes and entertainers.

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

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Skye Bolt drove in two runs while starter Zac Gallen pitched into the seventh inning to help North Carolina beat Virginia Tech 5-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball tournament. Gallen allowed two runs in 6 2-3 innings for the eighth-seeded Tar Heels. UNC faces top-seeded Louisville in today's Pool A play.

Kruger puts Chicago past Ducks 3-2 in 3rd OT of Game 2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Marcus Kruger deflected Brent Seabrook's shot 16:12 into the third overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks evened the Western Conference finals with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 on Tuesday night.