These sports figures gave money to 2016 presidential candidates
Source: CBS Sports
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer's endorsement of John Kasich this week is just the latest example of a sports figure supporting a presidential candidate this primary season.
Jeb Bush and Chris Christie were the most popular recipients of NFL donations. But like so many who donated to Bush and Christie, the NFL's money didn't mean a thing in the year of Donald Trump.
Bush received at least $1.2 million in donations from NFL owners, according to public financing records located on OpenSecrets.org. Jets owner Woody Johnson was the national finance chairman for Bush's campaign, which also got support from, among others, Peyton and Eli Manning and NCAA president Mark Emmert.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Hall of Famer Roger Staubach were among those who donated to Christie. Houston Texans owner Bob McNair poured in more than $3 million to six Republican campaigns.
In the NBA, Hillary Clinton has dominated donations, receiving money from commissioner Adam Silver and basketball legend Magic Johnson. The Milwaukee Bucks' president, general manager and coach all gave to Clinton.
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Appears once you have money in your pocket, give to Republicans.
Let's not worry how they got their money, like the athletes getting
scholarships from public schools. "I got mine, go get yours", appears
to be the norm.
Dean Spanos, Chargers owner
Rick Perry Super PAC $5,000
Rick Perry $2,700
Money well spent!!!
With decisions like this, there is no doubt why the Chargers are doing so well !
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The only one on the whole list. 
