Here is a solid run down of what happened in the world of sports on Thursday 9/13/07.

“Wade Boggs has a drinking problem: The Origin of the Beer Drinkin Myth” (TastyBooze)

“The NFL slapped Bill Belichick with a maximum fine of $500,000 Thursday for videotaping Jets defensive signals. The Pats were fined $250,000 and will lose a 2008 first-round pick if they reach the playoffs, or second- and third-round picks if they don’t.” (Bodog)

“Eagles fans give McNabb three weeks to win the Super Bowl” (The Onion)

“So much for Greg Oden being the “safe” pick. Time to start comparing Thursday’s news to Portland’s biggest draft disaster.” (Bill Simmons - ESPN)

“St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel says he met with Major League Baseball officials earlier this week and answered questions about the human growth hormone he was reportedly prescribed in 2004, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.” (AOL Sports)

Barbiturate Bodyguard: Owen Wilson opts for a “sober companion” to help him avoid using any drugs - for $750 a day. (Dlisted)

Meg Lost Her Legs: The White Stripes have cancelled their Austin City Limits performance due to Meg White having “acute anxiety.” Not cute. (Stereogum)

You Got Served: Waiter in Fort Lauderdale saves woman from carjacker; gets fired an hour later. Damn…even Subway treats heroes with more dignity. (Sun Sentinel)

Cookie Crooks: University of Granada researchers state - and I quote - “A chocolate cookie a day can add 20 pounds on an energetically-balanced child in four years.” Another way a child will gain 20 pounds in four years: natural growth. (Earth Times)

Nice Catch: Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs flips out at officials and takes trophy away when snubbed the fishing title at the Mercury Redbone S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) in Key West, Florida. (Keynoter)