The sports world mourns Prince's death
Prince, one of the greatest musical artists of all time, was found dead at his home on Thursday. He was 57 years old.
Prince had multiple connections to the sporting world, but he was best known for his Super Bowl XLI halftime performance in the rain. He was also a fixture at many NBA games over the years.
Here's a look at some of the Prince tributes from the sports world.
Im in shock #Prince
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) April 21, 2016
If the passing of Prince is true, GONE TOO SOON!! Prince and MJ is what I grew up to.. pic.twitter.com/Yz5v0rh68Z
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) April 21, 2016
He will forever live on.. #RipPrince
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 21, 2016
RIP to Prince Rogers Nelson, the greatest musician of all time. Sad day. #minnesota #goat #Purplerain
— Kris Humphries (@KrisHumphries) April 21, 2016
:broken_heart::broken_heart::broken_heart::broken_heart: heartbroken… Just too soon. :purple_heart?purple_heart::purple_heart: pic.twitter.com/GxP4RYYFPB
— Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) April 21, 2016
Thank you for sharing your talents with the world.
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 21, 2016
Rest in peace, Prince. #Legend pic.twitter.com/rwYd1qvQhW
#RIPPrince. When we lose 1 our TRUE entertainers & pioneers it makes u rethink your life & stop taking people & things for granted. #TRUTH
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) April 21, 2016
The Man, The Musician, The Legend, The Icon Thanks you for Playing the SoundTrack to or Lives. RIP Prince!!! pic.twitter.com/7Z6vZnJN91
— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) April 21, 2016
Sad news today about the passing of a legend #Prince. So glad I was able to see him perform. RIP#musicalgenius
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) April 21, 2016
Head coach @FalconsDQ finished his pre-draft press conference with a few words on Prince. #RIPPrincehttps://t.co/shsCHwuMC4
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 21, 2016
First we lose Chyna, and now Prince?! Say it ain't so!! #DX #PurpleRain #Rip
— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) April 21, 2016
Fitting that it's raining in Minneapolis today. pic.twitter.com/s5KFurDhHi
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) April 21, 2016
2016 has not been a great year for icons that defined generations....#ripPrince pic.twitter.com/QwZxHOiPaE
— Cody Decker (@Decker6) April 21, 2016
Such sad news about @Prince passing. Incredible artist and an inspiration. #RIPPrince
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) April 21, 2016