August 2007 in Sports - 20 August 2007 (Monday)

20 August 2007 (Monday)

• National Football League:
  • The lead attorney for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick announces that Vick will plead guilty in a plea bargain to federal charges stemming from an investigation into his dog fighting activities. (Fox News (USA))

• Major League Baseball:
  • Against the Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks gives up a single to the first batter he faces, Joey Gathright. The hit ends Jenks' streak of consecutive batters retired at 41. Jenks, who had not allowed a base runner since July 17, remains tied with Jim Barr for the Major League record for consecutive batters retired. Jenks picks up the save in the Sox' 4–3 win.