At a time when Americans are losing their homes to foreclosure, folks are trying to get by after layoffs, people are struggling with lack of healthcare, and we're facing pressing environmental issues, it's ludicrous to slam the little man and woman who isn't asking the government for handouts, but is doing what they can to make their neighborhood and city better.

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Wales' defeat in France ensured England secured the Six Nations title, but as Johnson admitted afterwards, it was little consolation after their Grand Slam dreams turned sour.

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Williams has won 66 singles and doubles titles in her career, but the 14-time grand slam champion was a little unsure about where Cincinnati featured in her resume.

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The Swiss is bidding for his sixth Wimbledon triumph and a record 15th Grand Slam title, and there is little doubt who many of the fans will be supporting.

BBC: Fans proud of Murray effort

If you see the forums and newspapers' websites, people are a little bit skeptical about her chances of winning a grand slam.

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Williams will be defending champion at Flushing Meadows and said there was little for her to improve on before the final Grand Slam event of the year gets under way.

BBC: Williams takes Classic title

Louise Brough, Pauline Betz and Maureen Connolly vied for the title with 'Little Mo' winning three times, one coming in her 1953 Grand Slam, before her career was ended by a riding accident when she was 20.

BBC: Wimbledon goes international

With a little more composure, 19-year-old Gulbis, bidding to become the first Latvian to reach a Grand Slam semifinal, could have pulled off a famous win, but his 60 unforced errors and seven double faults told a sorry story.

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