Calls for pro sports leagues to honor Charlie Kirk like they did George Floyd
Kirk was assassinated on Wednesday
Many in the sports world were shaken up at the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.
Numerous figures, including Jake Paul, Julian Edelman, Jaxson Dart and more all offered their prayers and condolences to Kirk, who was killed at age 31.
However, former ESPN analyst Sage Steele called out leagues and teams for staying silent, unlike what they did when George Floyd was killed.
"Dear pro sports leagues: Looking forward to seeing you release statements & send condolences to Charlie Kirk’s family after he was murdered for his political beliefs. You know — kinda like you did when career criminal George Floyd died, Steele posted on social media.
She tagged the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and NHL in her post. Fox News Digital reached out to the leagues for comment.
MLB asked the teams to follow the White House Presidential Proclamation to fly flags half-staff at their ballparks, the league said.
Steele praised the New York Yankees for holding a moment of silence for the activist.
Local Minnesota teams also offered condolences when two Democrat lawmakers were killed earlier this year.
Other sports figures who weighed in after Kirk was shot included NFL legend Brett Favre, former Pittsburgh Steelers stars Antonio Brown and LeVeon Bell, former NFL wide receiver Golden Tate, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, Yankees World Series champion Mark Teixeira, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, boxer Ryan Garcia, Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl, former MLB pitcher John Rocker, sports broadcaster Michelle Tafoya and Sports Illustrated journalist Albert Breer.
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