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England have won the Investec Test series against Sri Lanka with a game to spare after backing up their innings and 88-run triumph at Headingley with a nine-wicket success in Durham.But what did we glean across four days of action at a chilly Emirates Riverside as both sides donned beanies on their balconies and a few players secured some notable numbers…Magic milestones We look at how England captain Alastair Cook has reached 10,000 Test runs Alastair Cook notched his 10,000th Test run, becoming the first English player and youngest man overall do so, though not as early as everyone expected. With 20 runs needed at the start of the game, Cook fell five short in his first innings, and when Sri Lanka were forced to follow on, it looked as if the left-hander would have to wait another week and reach the milestone at Lords.Not so. Cook, understated as ever, ended the talking early in front of a sparse fourth-day crowd as he quickly scored the five required on his way to an unbeaten 47. It wasnt just a Test to remember for Cook, though, with Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath ending his equally long-awaited quest for 300 Test wickets with the caught and bowled dismissal of Steven Finn and Jimmy Andersons eight wickets in the Test taking him past 450 Test scalps.Highs and lows with the ball Michael Holding and Sir Ian Botham discuss the impact of James Anderson following England’s series victory against Sri Lanka While Anderson (8-94) starred again, it was a mixed bag for the rest of Englands attack. Stuart Broad took 4-40 in the first innings, enjoying further success on the same surface he took 11 wickets on when England beat Australia in the last Test played in Durham in 2013, but he was conspicuous by his absence with 22 wicketless overs in the second before earning a solitary strike late on.Chris Woakes bowled well and with good pace on his return in place of the injured Ben Stokes, taking 3-9 in Sri Lankas opening dig and deserving more reward than 2-103 in their second, but Steven Finn struggled for speed and rhythm for a second straight Test, match figures of 1-93 reflecting that. Moeen Ali, meanwhile, produced a beauty to beat Lahiru Thirimannes outside edge and rock back off stump, but that was it for his 32 overs.Magnificent Moeen Moeen Ali hit an attractive 155 not out for England Moeen had a much better time of it with the bat, hitting an unbeaten 155 to record his second Test hundred, two years on from his first against the same opposition. That was a battling 281-ball effort at Headingley with England looking to cling on for a draw, but this was the left-hander at his flamboyant and fluent best, Moeen flaying the ball to the boundary regularly with effortless ease.The Worcestershire player had disappeared for an eight-ball duck in the first Test and with only one fifty to his name in his previous 17 Test innings, his place in the side may have been under threat. Yet, his glittering display in Durham from the No 7 berth - Stokes absence ensuring he was shunted up a spot - has raised the question as to whether he should earn a permanent promotion.Sri Lankan steel Dinesh Chandimals ton was his first outside of Asia The second Test seemed to be following a similar narrative to Englands thumping win at Headingley a few days prior, as Cooks boys skittled Sri Lanka for 101 in their first innings and enforced the follow on, but an unlikely and spirited fightback from the visitors took the Test to four days and forced England to bat again, Sri Lanka setting the hosts 79 to win after posting a second-innings 475.Dinesh Chandimals 126 - the right-handers sixth Test ton but first outside of Asia - was the highlight, but the gritty Kaushal Silva (60 from 145) blunted Englands new-ball threat and Angelo Mathews smashed 80 from 105 balls, before Herath (61) batted like Brian Lara during a 116-run stand with Chandimal for the seventh wicket.Durhams Test future Bob Willis and Rob Key discuss the Test-match bidding process Debate was rife during the Test as to not only whether the Chester-le-Street venue was deserving of its Test cricket status but also if Durham could afford to maintain it. Grim overcast conditions and cold temperatures across all four days made it a tough sell and crowds were slim on both the first and fourth days.But those same stands were full to capacity for the Saturday and Sunday in between, showing there is sufficient interest in the North East for England cricket. It might be, though, that its international future is with white-ball cricket more than red, even if Englands six Test wins from six at the stadium could convince decision makers otherwise.Watch the third Investec Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lords, from 10am on Thursday, June 9 on Sky Sports 2.Also See:Cooks greatest knocksAnderson on top of worldWhite Sox Jerseys 2019 . 31, the CFL club announced Monday. The team also has yet to decide on the future of Doug Berry, who began the season as a consultant to the head coach but took over the offensive co-ordinators duties in July. Chicago White Sox Pro Shop . 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The 10th-ranked German improved her record in finals to 3-5.Is Tennessee looking at another Rocky Flop?Only three weeks ago, the Volunteers were 5-0 and ranked No. 9 in the country. After ending an 11-game losing streak against Florida and beating Georgia on an improbable Hail Mary touchdown pass on the final play, the Volunteers only had to keep their heads above water to win the woeful SEC East.Even after losing consecutive games against Texas A&M and Alabama earlier this month, the Volunteers were still in position for a memorable season.But after losing 24-21 at South Carolina on Saturday night, Tennessee now needs to win out and hope the Gators lose two of their final three conference games to return to the SEC championship game for the first time since 2007.As a result of their surprising loss to the Gamecocks, the Volunteers were one of three teams eliminated from contention for the College Football Playoff by The Eliminator this week. Through nine weeks, 109 of the 128 FBS teams have been eliminated, leaving 19 in contention for the four spots in the playoff.Heres where FBS stands after Week 9:Jump to sections: Whos in??| Still in contention | On the fence | Better luck next season | Previously eliminatedWhos in?With only four undefeated teams remaining from the Power 5 conferences, the initial rankings from the CFP selection committee should set up nicely. Or will the committee throw us an early curveball? Defending national champion Alabama, which didnt play this past weekend, should remain in the top spot. Clemson might earn the No. 2 spot after defeating No. 12 Florida State 37-34 on the road on Saturday night. No. 3 Michigan stayed in front of Ohio State in the Big Ten East with a 32-23 win at rival Michigan State, and Washington should round out the top four after a 31-24 win at No. 17 Utah.Still in contentionAlabama Crimson TideTrending: EVENUSA Today reported last week that Michigans Jim Harbaugh is the highest paid coach in the FBS at $9 million annually. Im guessing it wont stay that way for long.Clemson TigersTrending: UPAfter its 37-34 win at then-No. 12 Florida State on Saturday night, Clemson now has five victories decided by a touchdown or less, which is tied for the most through eight games by any team this decade that finished a season ranked in the top 10. The 2010 Auburn and 2014 UCLA also had that many narrow victories through eight games. How good have these Tigers been in the clutch? Theyre 18-2 in one-possession games since 2011, which is easily the best record in such games, according to research by ESPN Stats & Information.Louisville CardinalsTrending: EVENThe Cardinals might be ranked No. 5 in the AP and coaches polls, but dont be surprised if theyre not ranked as high by the CFP selection committee. After struggling to beat heavy underdogs Duke and Virginia in two of its last three games, Louisvilles résumé looks a little thin. Other than routing then-No. 2 Florida State (which has now lost three times), the Cardinals havent beaten an opponent with a winning record. In fact, the other seven teams that fell to Louisville are a combined 18-30.Michigan WolverinesTrending: EVENHow dominant have the Wolverines been this season? When Michigan fell behind rival Michigan State 7-0 in the first quarter of Saturdays 32-23 road victory, it was only the second time it trailed this season. In fact, the Wolverines have been behind for a total of 30 minutes, 32 seconds through eight games.Ohio State BuckeyesTrending: DOWNIf you think Houston coach Tom Hermans star has dimmed after a couple of losses, take a closer look at Ohio States offense without him. For the first time in 25 career games, Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett didnt account for a touchdown (rushing or passing) in a 24-20 win over Northwestern on Saturday.Texas A&M AggiesTrending: EVENTexas A&Ms Christian Kirk had two punt returns for touchdowns in a 52-10 win over New Mexico State on Saturday night, the first time in school history that a player returned two punts for scores in the same game. He has four in his career, another Texas A&M record.Washington HuskiesTrending: UPHuskies quarterback Jake Browning didnt throw the ball often in a 31-24 win at Utah on Saturday, but he made them count. Browning threw two touchdowns in 20 pass attempts and now has 28 touchdowns in 192 attempts. According to ESPN Stats & Info research, he is on pace to be highest in a season among any qualified FBS player in the past 10 years.On the fenceAuburn TigersTrending: UPTigers tailback Kamryn Pettway ran for a career-high 236 yards in Auburns 40-29 win at Ole Miss on Saturday night, his third straight game with 150 yards or more. In the past 10 years, Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton (2010) and Tre Mason (13) are the only other Auburn players who accomplished that feat.Baylor BearsTrending: DOWNAfter previously unbeaten Baylor and West Virginia fell on the road this weekend, No. 12 Oklahoma is the Big 12s highest ranked team. Its the first time in the leagues 20-year history that it doesnt have a top-10 team in the AP poll entering November.Florida GatorsTrending: UPIf I were the Gators, Id seriously consider backing out of that trip to LSU now.LSU TigersTrending: EVENLSU athletics director Joe Alleva told the Baton Rouge Advocate last week that hes looking for the following qualities in a new head coach: good leadership, integrity, motivator, stern disciplinarian, good organizational skills, adapter, good recruiter, stellar communication skills with players, fans, donors and the media, barrel-chested and formerly sold Hummers in Northwest Mississippi. OK, I made up the last two.Nebraska CornhuskersTrending: EVENThe Cornhuskers fell 23-17 at No. 11 Wisconsin on Saturday night, but made it clear theyre a pretty solid team and legitimate Bigg Ten West contender.dddddddddddd. Nebraska outscored the Badgers 10-0 in the fourth quarter; theyve outscored their eight opponents by 95 points in the final quarter this season.North Carolina Tar HeelsTrending: EVENThe Tar Heels didnt play this past weekend, but still might have lost when Virginia Tech defeated Pittsburgh 39-36 on the road on Thursday night. UNC and Virginia Tech each have one loss in ACC play, but the Hokies own a tiebreaker because of their 34-3 loss over the Tar Heels. ESPN Stats & Info gives Tech a 72.2 percent chance of winning the division, while giving UNC only a 27.6 percent chance.Oklahoma SoonersTrending: UPShouldnt Oklahoma receiver Dede Westbrook be in at least the Heisman Trophy discussion? He has five straight games with at least 100 receiving yards and one touchdown reception and he also had a 71-yard punt return for a score in the Sooners 56-3 win over Kansas. In the past four games, Westbrook has 33 catches for 723 yards with nine touchdowns.?Utah UtesTrending: DOWNUtah might have been the least likely team in the FBS to give up a long punt return for a touchdown. But Washingtons Dante Pettis returned a punt 58 yards for the go-ahead score with 3:25 remaining in the Huskies 31-24 win in Salt Lake City. It was the longest punt return allowed by the Utes since the 2009 season.Virginia Tech HokiesTrending: UPRemember when Virginia Tech embarrassed the Tar Heels 34-3 in Chapel Hill on Oct. 8? Im not sure top 25 voters do. Both teams are 6-2, but the Tar Heels are ranked No. 17 and the Hokies are No. 21 in the coaches poll. UNC is No. 18 and Tech is No. 23 in the in the AP top 25. Makes sense, huh?West Virginia MountaineersTrending: DOWNWest Virginias 37-20 loss at Oklahoma State was its first defeat in 329 days. It only seems like it has been that long since Michigan State won a game.Western Michigan BroncosTrending: UPAfter Boise States 30-28 loss to Wyoming, the Broncos are the clear favorite to represent the Group of 5 in a New Years Six bowl, according to ESPN Stats & Info. The Broncos have an 82 percent chance to win their conference, highest among FBS teams, and a 60 percent chance to enter bowls undefeated.Wisconsin BadgersTrending: UPTalk about pushing the right buttons. Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst elected to go with quarterback Alex Hornibrook against Nebraska in regulation, but then used Bart Houston in overtime. Houston led the Badgers to the game-winning drive. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Hornibrook took 33 snaps in the game and Houston took 24. They combined for 337 yards of offense and three touchdowns.Better luck next seasonBoise State BroncosTrending: DOWNSs-ah-ff-ee-tt-yy/Safety dance!/Ah, we can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind/Cause your friends dont dance and if they dont dance/Well theyre no friends of mine.Pittsburgh PanthersTrending: DOWNWho wears short shorts? Pitt tackle Ejuan Price wears short jorts.Tennessee VolunteersTrending: DOWNWith South Carolinas 24-21 upset of Tennessee on Saturday night, Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp is 5-0 in his head-coaching career against the Volunteers, including a 3-0 mark against UT coach Butch Jones.Previously eliminatedEliminated in Week 8:?Houston Cougars,?Miami HurricanesEliminated in Week 7: Arizona State Sun Devils, Maryland Terrapins, Ole Miss Rebels, Wake Forest Demon DeaconsEliminated in Week 6:?Air Force Falcons,?Arkansas Razorbacks,?Colorado Buffaloes,?Indiana Hoosiers,?Minnesota Gophers,?Stanford Cardinal,?Texas Tech Red Raiders,?UCLA BruinsEliminated in Week 5:?Arizona Wildcats, Cincinnati Bearcats, Florida State Seminoles, Georgia Bulldogs, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas State Wildcats, Memphis Tigers, Michigan State Spartans, Navy Midshipmen, Oregon Ducks, San Diego State Aztecs, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Longhorns, Toledo RocketsEliminated in Week 4: Army Black Knights, Central Michigan Chippewas, East Carolina Pirates, Georgia Southern Eagles, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Oregon State Beavers, Penn State Nittany Lions, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, South Carolina Gamecocks, South Florida Bulls, USC TrojansEliminated in Week 3: Boston College Eagles, Duke Blue Devils, Illinois Fighting Illini, Marshall Thundering Herd,?Missouri Tigers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, Syracuse Orange, Texas State Bobcats, Vanderbilt CommodoresEliminated in Week 2: Akron Zips, Ball State Cardinals, BYU Cougars, California Bears, Connecticut Huskies, Eastern Michigan Eagles, Florida Atlantic Owls, Idaho Vandals, Kansas Jayhawks, Louisiana Monroe Warhawks, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, Nevada Wolf Pack, New Mexico Lobos, NC State Wolfpack, Old Dominion Monarchs, Purdue Boilermakers, SMU Mustangs, South Alabama Jaguars, Texas San Antonio Roadrunners, Troy Trojans, Tulsa Golden Hurricane, UCF Knights, UNLV Rebels, Utah State Aggies, UTEP Miners, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Wyoming CowboysEliminated in Week 1: Appalachian State Mountaineers, Arkansas State Red Wolves, Bowling Green Falcons, Buffalo Bulls, Charlotte 49ers, Colorado State Rams, Florida International Golden Panthers, Fresno State Bulldogs, Georgia State Panthers, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, Iowa State Cyclones, Kent State Golden Flashes, Kentucky Wildcats, Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Massachusetts Minutemen, Miami (Ohio) RedHawks, Mississippi State Bulldogs, New Mexico State Aggies, North Texas Mean Green, Northern Illinois Huskies, Northwestern Wildcats, Ohio Bobcats, Rice Owls, San Jose State Spartans, Temple Owls, Tulane Green Wave, Virginia Cavaliers, Washington State Cougars ' ' '