In the aftermath of the devastating explosions, which killed three people and injured at least a 150 others near the finish line of the 26-mile Boston Marathon, athletes tweeted their thoughts, prayers and shock.
Prayers goes out to those involved/hurt in #BostonMarathon. WTF is wrong with people man. Just sad
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 15, 2013
Shocked and sad to hear about the explosions at the Boston Marathon today. There are things that I will never understand. #PrayForBoston
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) April 15, 2013
My heart goes out to those effected by the explosions at the Boston Marathon. Sad to see such a positive event turn so tragic.
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) April 15, 2013
True!RT @rachel__nichols: This. RT @si_peterking: You cannot pay these police and firefighters enough. Look at them. They are fantastic.
— Donte' Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) April 15, 2013
Praying for the victims in Boston
— BJ Raji (@rajifreezer90) April 15, 2013
Hearing reports Newtown families were in VIP section at the 26-mile mark right by the Boston Marathon explosion. Absolutely heartbreaking.
— Jozy Altidore (@JozyAltidore) April 15, 2013
Prayers up 2 any and all affected by the attacks n Boston.
— Avery Bradley (@Avery_Bradley) April 15, 2013
Apologize to the fans who got there tickets for tomorrow's game against the pacers#prayforboston also hope the pacer organization okay….
— Jared Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) April 16, 2013