Prince remembered by the sports world
It's raining purple today
The world stopped Thursday as the news of music legend Prince's death took over the internet. People shared their respects in a variety of ways, and the sports world was no exception.
Olympic figure skating gold medallist Jamie Sale loved skating to his music with partner David Pelletier, but let's get real, who didn't love getting down to Prince?
R.I.P <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prince?src=hash">#Prince</a> One of my favorite artists to perform to ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/ChuckyKlapow">@ChuckyKlapow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/letsgocrazy?src=hash">#letsgocrazy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dpelletier74">@dpelletier74</a>
—@JamieSaleApparently basketball's loss was music's gain. Washington Post reporter Chris Cillizza shared an epic throwback of Prince's baller days.
Still my favorite: Prince's high school hoops photo <a href="https://t.co/Oq9cjItExx">https://t.co/Oq9cjItExx</a> <a href="https://t.co/c2XvuZKXPU">pic.twitter.com/c2XvuZKXPU</a>
—@TheFixCanadian sprinter Aaron Brown and hockey player Hayley Wickenheiser kept it simple while expressing how the masses felt about the fallen icon.
R.I.P Prince. A legend who had everyone's respect
—@KingsleySCIt's a 'little red corvette' kind of day RIP <a href="https://twitter.com/prince">@prince</a> you changed music forever! 🏎 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prince?src=hash">#Prince</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/creative?src=hash">#creative</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/unrivaled?src=hash">#unrivaled</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/musicalgenius?src=hash">#musicalgenius</a>
—@wick_22CBC's Olympic daytime host David Amber reflected on growing up with the Purple Rain singer.
Purple Rain came out when i was in Grade 7. One of the greatest albums ever recorded. His music touched so many people. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPPrince?src=hash">#RIPPrince</a>
—@DavidAmberMeanwhile, Minneapolis (Prince's birthplace) paid tribute in likely the most fitting way possible. Who doesn't like a little rain?
Fitting that it's raining in Minneapolis today. <a href="https://t.co/s5KFurDhHi">pic.twitter.com/s5KFurDhHi</a>
—@TwinsR.I.P. to the most fashionable man to ever sit courtside.
Game. Blouses. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DubNation?src=hash">#DubNation</a> <a href="https://t.co/zNhGnFQPu8">pic.twitter.com/zNhGnFQPu8</a>
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