Sports world reacts to Charlie Kirk shooting death: 'Prayers for his family'

'The Five' co-hosts update on the news of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination, including President Donald Trump and the RNC's statement.

Charlie Kirk was shot and later died at a speaking event in Utah on Wednesday, prompting emotional reactions from prominent figures across sports. 

President Donald Trump later announced that Kirk had died, in a post on Truth Social. 

The sports figures who weighed in after Kirk was initially shot included NFL legend Brett Favre, former Pittsburgh Steelers stars Antonio Brown and LeVeon Bell, former NFL wide receiver Golden Tate, New York Yankees World Series champion Mark Teixeira, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, boxers Jake Paul and Ryan Garcia, Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl, former MLB pitcher John Rocker, sports broadcaster Michelle Tafoya and Sports Illustrated journalist Albert Breer. 

CHARLIE KIRK, TURNING POINT USA FOUNDER, DEAD AT 31 AFTER UTAH CAMPUS SHOOTING

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart made a series of posts on his Instagram Stories, sharing his thoughts on the shooting. 

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"This is some bull s--- man! Absolutely sickening!" Dart wrote in one story, adding in another, "Praying for him and his family! Charlie did great things for our country! Political violence needs to stop! Pray for our country man! This is disgusting and sad!"

Other figures related to sports who have spoken out include Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy and OutKick founder Clay Travis. 

Several other figures in sports and sports media offered their thoughts and prayers.

Trump announced Kirk's death at 4:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday. 

"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one