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ARDMORE, Pa. -- Now Steve Stricker has to close the deal. A good supply of frozen yogurt might help get it done. Running out of time to win a major, the 46-year-olds steady game -- and family-first schedule -- has him in the frame of mind to finally clear that hurdle. Hes only one stroke off the lead after shooting an even-par 70 Saturday in the third round of the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club. "It would be unbelievable, but Im out (there) not trying to think about that yet," Stricker said. "Im just trying to execute the shots that I know how to do and take one shot at a time and go from there." After Stricker-like consistent rounds of 1 over, 1 under and even par, he trails only Phil Mickelson. Its not an unfamiliar position: Stricker has been in the serious mix five times on Sunday in majors, but hes usually faltered over those final 18 holes. His best U.S. Open finish is a solo fifth place at Pinehurst in 1999. Stricker thinks it might be different this time. He said his play this week has justified his decision to cut back on his PGA Tour schedule to spend more time with family, as well as more time practicing for the bigger events. "I just figured that Im in a good place mentally," he said. "I feel like Im doing the right thing by not playing. Im enjoying my time at home, so it all makes sense in my mind and I guess thats the most important thing. And Im happy the way Im striking it. Couple loose shots today that Im not so happy with, but overall it just justifies what Im doing -- and especially when I play well." The family is with him at Merion, and what a Fathers Day it would be if he won. His wife, Nicki, used to be his caddie, and daughter Bobbi Maria has brought along a friend. It helps ease the tension of a championship atmosphere. "Believe me, theyre loving every minute of it," Stricker said. "The girls are all up until 11:30, it seems like, every night. No curfew here. And frozen yogurt at night. Theyre loving life." As for the Merion course, Stricker downplays any natural advantage his game might give him. Hes known for his good driver, solid wedge game and his putter, but even a complete all-around game would find its match in the high grass and hard-to-read greens. "Its the longest short course Ive heard of," Stricker said. "Theyre saying how short it is, but theres some really long holes for me out here. ... Theres some holes out here that I have to really work hard to make pars on." Strickers double bogey at No. 9 was the only blemish on his card Saturday. He finished by making a tricky putt for par at No. 18, a hole so daunting that no one made birdie on it in the third round. "That was a big putt," he said. "Keeps my momentum going for tomorrow." Swell Bottle Black Canada . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. Fifth place Dallas and sixth-seeded Nashville also have 26 points, but the Stars have three games in hand on Winnipeg while Nashville has two. Swell Canada Sale . Its 1987 and a Brazilian playmaker, known as Mirandinha, is being paraded around St James Park to the passionate Newcastle fans. http://www.swellbottlesaleclearance.com/ . The Croatian served 21 aces and hit 42 winners against Sijsling, who double-faulted to give Cilic a 4-3 lead in the deciding set. "All the players, they know me and they were really happy to see me and they were really happy that this is over for me," Cilic said. Swell Marble Water Bottle .ca NBA Power Rankings, ahead of the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. Swell Canada .com) - Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer were easy first-round winners Tuesday at the Australian Open. SAN FRANCISCO -- The?Giants?and 41-year-old right-hander Joe Nathan agreed Tuesday to a minor league contract.Nathan is attempting to extend his major league career after his second Tommy John surgery in 2015. He will report to the Giants Double-A team in Richmond, Virginia.Nathan, who spent the first four seasons of his major league career with the Giants, has pitched only two innings this season. He was released by the Chicago Cubs.San Francisco needs bullpen help. Closer Santiago Casillas job probably is safe, bbut Nathan -- who has 377 saves -- could provide help in middle relief or in a setup role.ddddddddddddHe brings you an experienced veteran, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. Joes going to stay on the East Coast right now and give us a chance to take a look, evaluate him. But you have to like what his résumé has on it. This guy is an experienced closer, and those guys, theyre invaluable. ' ' '