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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Timea Bacsinszky reaches Monterrey Open final

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Fourth-seeded Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland advanced to the Monterrey Open final, outlasting second-seeded Sara Errani of Italy 6-0, 4-6, 7-6 (3) on Saturday in the hard-court event at Club Sonoma.

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Holmes' 27 points lead Keenan to Class 2A championship

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Antwan Holmes scored 27 points to lead Keenan to its third state championship in the last six years with a 69-46 victory over Ridgeland-Hardeeville in the South Carolina Boys Class 2A finals Saturday.

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No. 21 George Washington women top Fordham, reach A10 finals

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 16 points and 15 rebounds, Hannah Schaible had 16 points and eight rebounds and No. 21 George Washington advanced to the championship game of the Atlantic 10 tournament with a 72-60 win over fourth-seeded Fordham on Saturday.

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Clark tops teenager Kim for 8th US Open title

VAIL, Colo. (AP) — Kelly Clark won the Burton U.S. Open for the eighth time Saturday, overcoming 14-year-old Chloe Kim, who landed a 1,080-degree jump in competition for the first time.

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Wozniacki cruises into Malaysian Open final

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki moved a step closer to her first WTA title of the year by defeating Hsieh Su-Wei from Taiwan 6-2, 6-2 in the Malaysia Open semifinals on Saturday.

One Dead in Salisbury Homicide

Officials with the Salisbury Police department have identified the victim of a homicide that occurred Saturday morning as 24-year-old Miguel Angel Urrutia of Salisbury.