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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George returns to Pacers...Harrison apologizes...One more big deal for Padres

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Paul George scored 13 points over 15 minutes in his NBA season debut to help Indiana beat Miami 112-89. George was in action eight months after his right leg snapped during a Team USA scrimmage. He said his return was everything that he expected after he shot 5-for-12 and chipped in two rebounds and two assists.

Here is the latest South Carolina sports from The AP

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — All-American Jewell Loyd scored 22 points and Madison Cable's only basket of the game lifted Notre Dame to a 66-65 victory over Final Four newcomer South Carolina in the national women's semifinals Sunday night. The Irish advanced to the NCAA women's championship game against UConn — an 81-58 winner over Maryland in the other Final Four game.

Cavs widen gap on Bulls...Rockets pad lead...Cards win MLB opener...Blues, Habs win

UNDATED (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are a step closer to wrapping up the NBA's Central Division title and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. LeBron James recorded his first triple-double since rejoining the Cavs, finishing with 20 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a 99-94 triumph over Chicago. J.R. Smith hit eight of the Cavaliers' 16 3-pointers and finished with 24 ponts as Cleveland moved four games ahead of the second-place Bulls in the division with five games remaining.