So which presidential candidate (or other political candidate) did those in the sporting spotlight put their substantial financial weight behind? Thanks to the Web site ‘Open Secrets’ we have some answers (max donation is $2,300):

Gary DiSarcina, Manager, Lowell Spinner: John McCain

Theo Epstein, General Manager, Boston Red Sox: Barack Obama

Larry Lucchino, President, Boston Red Sox: John Kerry

Tom Werner, Chairman, Boston Red Sox: Joe Biden, Jeanne Shaheen

Curt Schilling, pitcher, former Boston Red Sox: John McCain

Alex Rodriguez, third baseman, New York Yankees: Rudy Giuliani

Hal Steinbrenner, Executive Vice President, New York Yankees: John McCain

George Steinbrenner, owner, New York Yankees: Rudy Giuliani

Robert Kraft, owner, New England Patriots: Democratic National Comm.

Gene Orza, Chief Operating Officer, MLB Players Association: Barack Obama

Darryl Hamilton, Executive, Major League Baseball: Barack Obama

Bud Selig, Commissioner, Major League Baseball: Democratic National Comm.

Danny Ainge, Executive Director of Basketball Operations, Boston Celtics: Mitt Romney

Rich Gotham, President, Boston Celtics: Mitt Romney

Wyc Grousbeck, Owner, Boston Celtics: Mitt Romney, Barack Obama

Jeremy Jacobs, Owner, Boston Bruins: John Edwards