Sports stars, pro teams react to Las Vegas mass shooting
Oct 2, 2017, 9:02 AM | Updated: 12:21 pm
Las Vegas police and emergency vehicles sit on scene following a deadly shooting at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip early Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
(Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
On the morning that followed a Las Vegas mass shooting that was the deadliest in U.S. history, those in the sports world gave their reactions and condolences.
Some of those reactions were from those around the UNLV hockey program, which announced Monday morning that the Sunday-night shooting that claimed the lives of at least 50 people had resulted in an injury to assistant head coach Nick Robone.
Please keep our Asst Coach Nick Robone in your thoughts/prayers. We will update everyone on his condition when more info is available.
— UNLV Rebel Hockey (@UNLVRebelHockey) October 2, 2017
He was in attendance at the concert among many others & is a victim of the shooting. He is out of surgery in ICU. We will update as we can.
— UNLV Rebel Hockey (@UNLVRebelHockey) October 2, 2017
A Twitter user claiming to be one of Robone’s former players said the Rebels coach was shot in the chest.
I wake up to news of my old assist coach (UNLV assistant hockey coach) Nick Robone was shot in the chest last night😰many prayers to everyone
— PriusKid™ (@cody_printzen) October 2, 2017
Thoughts & prayers for Coach Robone, the UNLV hockey family & all those in Las Vegas affected by this tragedy. https://t.co/fF6A5oJnqn
— Sun Devil Hockey (@SunDevilHockey) October 2, 2017
Meanwhile, the rest of the sports world took to Twitter to offer their thoughts:
As we wake up to the horrific news out of Las Vegas, our hearts go out to the victims and their loved ones. #PrayForLasVegas
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 2, 2017
We are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones. #PrayingForVegas
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 2, 2017
We are heartbroken to wake up to the news out of Las Vegas. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the terrible tragedy.
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) October 2, 2017
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 2, 2017
Saddened to wake up to the news regarding Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with those affected by this senseless tragedy.
— Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) October 2, 2017
Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas.
— Sun Devil Athletics (@TheSunDevils) October 2, 2017
Praying for vegas..
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) October 2, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to all that are affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas.
— Todd Graham (@CoachGrahamASU) October 2, 2017
Prayers for my city and all the families affected by this tragedy
— Kerwynn Williams (@kerwinning_) October 2, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with everyone in vegas. pic.twitter.com/SCIxUs6tTy
— Max Domi (@max_domi) October 2, 2017
Speechless. Seeing videos from Vegas is sickening. Hard to imagine theres people crazy enough to do something like this. #PrayForTheWorld pic.twitter.com/EKB0bqTIQr
— Jakob Chychrun (@j_chychrun7) October 2, 2017
Praying for vegas! The killing must stop! Such tragic news…
— BigSauce (@alantwilliams) October 2, 2017
So sad 2 wake up to the news in vegas. Thoughts & prayers are with all the people of Las Vegas & all the families involved #PRAYERSFORVEGAS
— AQ Shipley (@aqshipley) October 2, 2017
Thank you Lord for another day! Continue to keep your hand over those who were harmed and no longer here Lord. Keep heeling hand over the families of victims as well. In your name….AMEN! #GGTG #LasVegas 🙏🏾
— Josh Bynes (@bynestime56) October 2, 2017
Praying for Vegas, so sad… you just never know these days, crazy world we live in smh
— Tyvon Branch (@tyvonbranch) October 2, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go the victims and the families of the Las Vegas shooting … sad day for America
— Adam Rosales (@arosie7) October 2, 2017
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the terrible tragedy in Las Vegas.
— MLB (@MLB) October 2, 2017
We are heartbroken by this tragedy and stand with the people of Las Vegas. The hockey community offers condolence and comfort.
— NHL (@NHL) October 2, 2017
Pray for Vegas!! 🤦🏾♂️. What the hell is going on people!?!? My prayers sent to the heavens above for all the families 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/wDpwZ7g4Pz
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 2, 2017
Our thoughts are prayers go out to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this senseless and tragic event.
— Coach Tony Sanchez (@UNLVSanchez) October 2, 2017
The pride of Vegas runs deep when you are born and raised in such a great town. I can't fathom the horrific event that has taken place! …
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) October 2, 2017
Las Vegas’ only major professional sports franchise, the Vegas Golden Knights, tweeted this statement:
#PrayForVegas pic.twitter.com/T3aHE9ikor
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) October 2, 2017
The Knights’ VP of ticketing and suites, Todd Pollock, tweeted:
Some of our staff was at concert and assisted with those injured. Many of us will donate blood today and continue to pray for all victims
— Todd Pollock (@ToddVGK) October 2, 2017
The Las Vegas 51s, a Triple-A baseball team and affiliate of the New York Mets, tweeted condolences and a photo of a long line coming out of a blood donation facility:
This is our home.
This is our family.
This is our city.We stand w/ heavy hearts, praying for our city & all those affected by this tragedy pic.twitter.com/qGKUI5HTAT
— Las Vegas 51s (@LasVegas51s) October 2, 2017
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