Sports World Honors Charlie Kirk After Assassination

Charlie Kirk, a conservative icon who founded the youth activist organization Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot at a speaking event that was taking place at Utah Valley University, according to President Donald Trump.

“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” said Trump on Truth Social. “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”

Spencer Cox, the governor of Utah, labeled Kirk’s death as a “political assassination.” (RELATED: Charlie Kirk Dead At 31 Following University Shooting)

A manhunt for the suspect and investigation into the shooting are currently ongoing, per FBI Director Kash Patel.

Impacting everyone in America, including the sports world, honor and respect has been pouring in from the realm. The tributes have ranged from the New York Yankees holding a moment of silence before Wednesday’s game to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson speaking out against people celebrating Kirk’s death.

Before tonight’s game we held a moment of silence in memoriam of Charlie Kirk.

Kirk founded the youth activist group “Turning Point USA” and had become a fixture on college campuses. Charlie Kirk, a husband and father of two children, was 31 years old. pic.twitter.com/Fz5xPlmdu0

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 10, 2025

🚨JUST IN: #Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk — saying celebrating the death of anyone is awful.

“Celebrating the death of someone you don’t share the same beliefs as is wild. Seeing it play out in real time is disgusting” pic.twitter.com/qeRFHF6XVn

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 10, 2025

Prayers: Giants star rookie QB Jaxson Dart has posted that he is heartbroken over the tragic passing of Charlie Kirk.

“Praying for him and his family!! Charlie did great things for our country!! Political Violence NEEDS TO STOP!!”

Praying for the entire Kirk family 💔🙏 pic.twitter.com/MgnyEfUyeM

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 10, 2025

Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and his young family. 🙏🏼

— Mark Teixeira (@teixeiramark25) September 10, 2025

I’m at a loss for words. Only thing I can think of is tragic.

Please keep Charlie Kirk and his family in your prayers… pic.twitter.com/yUYSZ8Gm16

— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) September 10, 2025

Doesn’t matter where you land in the political landscape. Violence like this is never acceptable.

Praying for the family.

— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) September 10, 2025

Thank you for your strong witness for Christ @charliekirk11. Thank you for pursuing truth and leading your family as a husband and father. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,…

— Harrison Butker (@buttkicker7) September 10, 2025

The Charlie Kirk Shooting was disturbing, disgusting and wrong.

Praying for Charlie Kirk’s wife, kids and family.

It’s okay to disagree with someone’s political views, but celebrating his death makes you a despicable human.

No one deserves to be gunned down for their beliefs.

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) September 10, 2025

Prayers to Charlie Kirk and family

That really hurts to see 🙏🏿

— AB (@AB84) September 10, 2025

Praying for a brother in Christ, his wife and his kids.
🙏🏼
This is wild man.

— Luke McCown (@luke_mccown) September 10, 2025

All Charlie Kirk did was have a respectful open dialogue with people he disagreed with….

Absolutely sickening.

— JohnRocker (@itsJohnRocker) September 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk news got me SICK!

Jesus is coming soon!!!

— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) September 10, 2025

RIP Charlie Kirk. It doesn’t matter what your opinion is of Charlie or his politics if you don’t view this as one of the darkest days in American history than you are part of the problem.

— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) September 10, 2025

I’m shocked and devastated to learn about the passing of Charlie Kirk.

Above all else, Charlie was a follower of Jesus, a husband, and a dad. He was a man of passion, courage, and devotion to making an eternal impact.

Demi and I are praying for Erika, his two children, and…

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) September 11, 2025

Charlie Kirk got shot for telling the truth. That is literally it.

What a mentally sick time we are living through

We need god more than ever

Praying for Charlie’s family and praying for these evil people to heal

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) September 10, 2025

Sean Strickland on the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

“My gut reaction.. I was excited to see the video. Then I realized how did we become desensitized and sociopathic. The government manipulated us to think guns, war and death is cool. They ruined America and took God from us” pic.twitter.com/ZKuwMwHfBk

— FULL SEND MMA (@full_send_mma) September 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk a fellow Christian was shot and possibly murdered, Makes me sick, prayers for his family. I’m crying bro

— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) September 10, 2025

Charlie was an optimist! He was leading a revival of conservative Christian values and the happiness it could lead to! Charlie is irreplaceable! A true evangelist. ” if you disagree with me, step up to the front of the line.” Condolences to his family and the young people of this…

— Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) September 10, 2025

Seeing people who are excited about Charlie Kirk dying are fucked up human beings…Sending love to his family ❤️

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) September 10, 2025

Prayers for Charlie Kirk

— Le’Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) September 10, 2025

One of the most horrific things I’ve ever seen.
We must stand united against such brutality.
Pray for Charlie Kirk, his family and for our country.

We must reject political violence in EVERY form.

— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) September 10, 2025

Clearly, it is dangerous to be an outspoken conservative in America.

Charlie Kirk is a courageous voice who has inspired many and changed many minds.

Praying. Unapologetically.

— Michele Tafoya (@Michele_Tafoya) September 10, 2025

Pray. Pray. Pray.

Charlie Kirk, we are praying for you!!

— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) September 10, 2025

Sad world we live in. You can disagree, but when you take a life you don’t get it back. Senseless violence is never the answer.

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) September 10, 2025

I wish I hadn’t seen the Charlie Kirk video.

Awful, reprehensible, and indicative of a political climate that’s been way out of control for way too long. Prayers to Kirk and his family.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) September 10, 2025

Thinking of Charlie Kirk and his family. Awful.

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) September 10, 2025

Prayers for @charliekirk11 and his young family. Regardless of anyone’s political lean this insanity must end. A 31 year old icon that gave young conservatives a voice. One that those of his generation desperately needed. I never met him, but I know many that do or sadly did.🙏😢

— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) September 10, 2025

Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk and his family@ClayTravis pic.twitter.com/N1iON1zxGd

— OutKick (@Outkick) September 10, 2025

I’m so sick. Literal disbelief. Prayers to the Most High.

— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) September 10, 2025

After the George Floyd murder NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued a statement on behalf of the NFL and teams offered support.

Charlie Kirk was assassinated today and I’ve asked the NFL if Goodell or the league will make a statement. Also awaiting a team to condemn poisonous… https://t.co/xaVgOHlRZr

— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) September 10, 2025

The Daily Caller will continue to update this article as tributes from the sports world continue to roll in.