James' mentor sentenced to 3 years

James' mentorsentenced to 3 years
The father figure for LeBron James was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison on his guilty plea to mail fraud and mortgage fraud. Eddie Jackson Jr., 36, of Akron, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Paul Matia for a $197,000 check scam and for getting more than $100,000 in bank loans by submitting phony check stubs and tax documents. Jackson was to be sentenced today on his guilty plea in state court in Akron in an alleged scheme to have 14 properties appraised through a mortgage brokerage, resulting in inflated sale prices.
Favre apologizes
Brett Favre apologized for making an obscene gesture toward Chris Hovan after the Green Bay Packers' victory over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday. Also, the NFL said that the participants in the teams' postgame melee could expect fines but not suspensions when punishment is meted out today. The NFL acknowledged its officiating crew made at least nine mistakes in Sunday's game, including a pass interference call, the (Minneapolis) Star Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press said.