Afternoon Blogdome: Sometimes It's Good To Be Paul Pierce

• So was he "almost drunk driving" in this photo?: "Norm! of the Las Vegas Review Journal has details about how Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce spent his Saturday night. Pierce’s evening included hanging with Playboy bunnies, a $700 bottle of cabernet and some “girlfriend drama” involving thrown shrimp." [ Mike Responts]

• Another take on the Prince Fielder shove-fest: "Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder attacked teammate Manny Parra after a dugout argument over the ongoing dispute between the Packers and quarterback Brett Favre." [ Bugs And Cranks]

• Johnny Bench sees the world in black and white: Great find of a 1995 interview with the former Reds' catcher which turns testy once the reporter dares to question Bench about Pete Rose's Hall Of Fame eligibility. "What happens if you break the rules?" Also notable because immediately after this interview, Bench was shot and killed by Anton Chigurh. [ You Been Blinded] • Nice pull, Roger: Jane Skinner is the NFL Commish's wife. Do you think they engage in Spygate role-playing games? [ NFL Juice]