. . . But then again, we’re kickin’ back and holdin’ up these last few weekends of summer, making our dearest readers feel like Katrina with no FEMA. So here’s a few tidbits if you aint cookin’ hot dogs and sippin’ on your favorite lager:

• Paul Pierce suspected of being wasted in Vegas while driving: Drunk or Not? You Decide. (TMZ)
• That’s just Scott Boras being Scott Boras — the Globe has a behind-the-scenes look at how the Manny trade went down. (Boston.com)
• The face of the NHL, Sidney Crosby, is about to grow some facial hair and be able to drink legally in these ‘States. (Pittsburgh Tribune)
• Griffey being Griffey, apologizes for gesture. (SI)