The shocking death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk drew a widespread reaction from the sports world. Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10. He was 31 years old. The political commentator was best known for his popular podcast, "The Charlie Kirk Show," and being a close ally to President Donald Trump. Kirk was shot just minutes into a speaking engagement at the university, the first stop on his "American Comeback Tour," which was set to hit college campuses throughout the country until the end of October.