PITTSFORD, N.Y. - Ian Poulter tends to play some of his best golf on Sunday in a major. Its the 54 holes leading up to the final round that have kept him from being a serious threat on any big stage except the Ryder Cup. "I guess I just havent been close enough come Sunday morning," Poulter said Wednesday at the PGA Championship. "Ive had three good runs at it now, and every time Ive just been a couple of shots away. I have to look into the early part of each of those weeks and say Ive made mistakes at the wrong time." Poulter, the star of Europes comeback win in the Ryder Cup last year at Medinah, has not been particularly close to winning a major when the scores are tabulated. He tied for the third at the PGA Championship a year ago, though he was nine shots behind Rory McIlroy. He was runner-up to Padraig Harrington at Royal Birkdale in the 2008 British Open by four shots. And at the British Open last month at Muirfield, he was four shots back of Phil Mickelson in a tie for third. Those are his only top-3 finishes in the majors. In each case, it was his golf leading up to Sunday made it tough on the Englishman. He was six shots behind going into the 08 British Open and last years PGA Championship, and he was eight shots behind going into the last round at Muirfield. He still managed to make it exciting, if only for a short time. Poulter was closing in on Harrington at Royal Birkdale, making a clutch par on the 18th hole that he thought might be enough for a playoff. Harrington had to hit a 5-wood into about 5 feet on the par-5 17th for an eagle that put him away. And while McIlroy won by a record margin last year at Kiawah Island, Poulter began that final round with six birdies in seven holes to pull within two shots. He ran off three straight bogeys on the back nine to end that threat. The British Open at Muirfield was up for grabs, and Poulter jumped into the mix with a series of birdies and one eagle. He just couldnt sustain it, and Mickelson was at his best that day. Mickelsons closing 66 is regarded as one of the best final rounds in a major. Poulter had a 67 that day. "So its about me staying focused for 18 holes and trying not to make those silly mistakes, and trying to find myself in a better position come Sunday morning," Poulter said. "So when I have got those opportunities and chances, then Im not four or five back and really hoping the guys up in front falter. Its about me getting myself in position come Sunday afternoon into the back nine and see if I can just press forward." Oak Hill presents the next opportunity for Poulter, and the last chance for everyone in the majors this year. It would not seem to set up well for Poulter with such a high demand of ball-striking. His best work is around the green, though he should be comforted that the best winning score was 6-under 274 (by Jack Nicklaus) in the five previous majors held at this Donald Ross design. Not so comforting is his last time around this course — he tied for 61st in the 2003 PGA Championship, never posting better than a 72 and closing with a 79. The next three days are critical for Poulter. "Id like to be 10 clear to be honest with you," he said. "It would make the job a lot easier. Always being a few shots back is always a difficult position to be in. And chasing on major golf courses is not easy. ... I would have a better chance if I play better on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday and Ive got my nose in front. I think my stats have probably proven that when my nose is in front, Ive played very well, and often Ive been able to finish the job off. "Id like to find myself in that position a bit more often on a Saturday night, because it will stop these grey hairs coming through." Joe Federspiel Jersey . LOUIS -- The New Orleans Saints looked like a team playing out the string. Eric Martin Jersey . 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HOUSTON -- When Leah Stills cancer entered remission, her attention turned to unfinished business -- both for her and her dad.For Leah, 6, that meant resuming the bicycle-riding lessons she started just before being diagnosed with late-stage neuroblastoma. The first post-remission session took place in Philadelphia, and it was challenging, even with training wheels. But Leah pushed through until she conquered it, just as she conquered the disease that threatened her life two years ago.For her dad, Texans defensive end Devon Still, that meant football. It meant proving he could still play the game he put on hold so he could help nurse his daughter back to health.Shes very excited Im back here on the football field, Still said. I want to dedicate this season to my daughter, and just go out here and play the type of football I know I can play.The Texans are giving him that chance. Between Leahs diagnosis in June 2014 and her last treatment in January 2016, Stills mind hadnt really been with the game. He was a free agent throughout the 2015 season -- completely out of football and training by himself. After that, the Texans signed him to a futures contract. Now hes competing to be the teams starting defensive end opposite J.J. Watt.Devons had a good couple of days here, Texans coach Bill OBrien said. He works very hard. Typical Penn State guy. Good football player, tough guy. Glad we have him.Still graduated from Penn State in 2011, the year before OBriens first of two years as the Nittany Lions head coach. The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Still in the second round of the 2012 draft but released him before the 2014 season, though they didnt leave Still completely on his own. To ensure medical insurance through Leahs treatments, they signed Still to the practice squad. 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