Nike founder Phil Knight is known for being heavily involved in Oregon athletics. The billionaire sports brand founder has given a ton of money to Oregon football, track, basketball and other sports.

Nike co-founder Phil Knight has contributed $3 million to help Republicans get elected in Oregon. Knight made the donation Oct. 22 to the Bring Balance to Salem PAC, which has aimed to elect ...

Nike founder Phil Knight donated $3 million to Republicans in Oregon, reportedly the largest single contribution he has ever made to a candidate or political action committee in the state.