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Scotland fans were almost hyperventilating when Grant Hanley was named in the team, but the Hibernian centre-back was terrific against Denmark, emblematic of a performance that was disciplined, dogged and occasionally threatening.

Under Armour’s business has been under pressure lately as the athleticwear market grows increasingly crowded, with new players such as On Holding and Alo Yoga threatening market share of legacy players including Nike and Adidas.

A wildfire ignited near Crowley Lake in Mono County on Thursday afternoon, quickly growing to 1,000 acres and threatening homes in a nearby trailer park, authorities said.

The fire service initially sent three crews, and then two more as the flames were "threatening to spread to one of the stands".

The reader’s patience pays off, however: Soon the plot becomes more intricate and the intrigues become truly threatening.