/* =========================================
   USA SPORTS PULSE — Custom Stylesheet
   ========================================= */

@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,700;0,900;1,700&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Oswald:wght@400;600;700&display=swap");

:root {
  --orange: #ff5722;
  --orange-dark: #e64a19;
  --navy: #0d1b2a;
  --navy-light: #1e3a5f;
  --gray-bg: #f3f4f6;
  --gray-light: #f8f9fa;
  --gray-mid: #e5e7eb;
  --text-dark: #1f2937;
  --text-muted: #6b7280;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --card-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --card-shadow-hover: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ---- TYPOGRAPHY ---- */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5 {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.article-title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---- TOP BAR ---- */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #9ca3af;
  padding: 5px 0;
}

.top-bar__content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar__date {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.top-bar__date .divider {
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
}

.top-bar__social {
  display: none; /* Hidden on mobile */
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-bar__social .social-link {
  color: #9ca3af;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.top-bar__social .social-link:hover {
  color: var(--orange);
}

#top-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #9ca3af;
  padding: 5px 0;
}

/* ---- NAVBAR ---- */
#main-nav,
#mainNav {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
}

.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.navbar-brand .brand-icon {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.navbar-brand .brand-text__primary,
.navbar-brand .brand-sports {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.navbar-brand .brand-text__accent,
.navbar-brand .brand-pulse {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--orange);
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dark) ;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--orange) !important;
}
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Override Bootstrap dropdown toggle caret */
.dropdown-toggle::after {
  display: none !important;
}
.nav-item.dropdown .nav-link::after {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ---- DROPDOWN (OddsShark Style) ---- */
.navbar .dropdown-menu {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  animation: dropFade 0.2s ease;
}
/* Triangle caret */
.navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 20px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 8px solid transparent;
  border-right: 8px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 8px solid var(--orange);
}
.navbar .dropdown-item {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 11px 24px;
  transition:
    background 0.15s,
    color 0.15s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
}
.navbar .dropdown-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
  background: #fff5f0;
  color: var(--orange);
}
@keyframes dropFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
/* Hover-open dropdowns on desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .navbar .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }
  .navbar .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .nav-link {
    color: var(--orange) !important;
  }
}

/* ---- TICKER ---- */
#ticker-bar {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  padding: 8px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.ticker-label {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  padding: 3px 14px;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-right: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ticker-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker-content {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
  gap: 0;
}
.ticker-content span {
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ---- STATS BAR ---- */
#stats-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 12px 0;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}
.stat-item .num {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
}
.stat-item .label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #9ca3af;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ---- LIVE SCORES SCROLLABLE BAR ---- */
#live-scores-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1f2e 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scores-bar-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 3px 0;
}

.scores-bar-title {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: white;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.live-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulse-live 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
}

@keyframes pulse-live {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
  }
}

.scroll-hint {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #9ca3af;
  font-weight: 500;
  animation: bounce-hint 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes bounce-hint {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
}

.scores-scroll-container {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scores-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.scores-scroll-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 0;
  /* Double the cards in HTML for seamless loop; JS handles infinite scrolling */
  width: max-content;
}

.score-card {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 7px;
  padding: 0px 5px;
  min-width: 139px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.score-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.1) 0%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.score-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.5);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
}

.score-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.league-badge {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.league-badge.nfl {
  background: #2563eb;
  color: white;
}
.league-badge.nba {
  background: #7c3aed;
  color: white;
}
.league-badge.mlb {
  background: #dc2626;
  color: white;
}
.league-badge.nhl {
  background: #0ea5e9;
  color: white;
}
.league-badge.worldcup {
  background: #059669;
  color: white;
}

.score-card-content {
  margin: 3px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.team-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2px 0;
}

.team-name {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #d1d5db;
}

.team-score {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #9ca3af;
  min-width: 24px;
  text-align: right;
}

.team-score.winner {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.game-status {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 0px 5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 2px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.game-status.live {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
  color: #22c55e;
  animation: pulse-status 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.game-status.final {
  background: rgba(156, 163, 175, 0.2);
  color: #9ca3af;
}

@keyframes pulse-status {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

/* Scroll nav buttons removed — using CSS marquee animation */
.scroll-nav {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ---- SECTION HEADERS ---- */
.section-title {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange);
}
.section-title.centered::after {
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* ---- HERO ---- */
#hero {
  background: var(--gray-light);
  padding: 28px 0;
}

.hero-main-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 420px;
}
.hero-main-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.hero-main-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.hero-main-card .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88) 40%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 100%
  );
}
.hero-main-card .card-body {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 24px;
}

/* ---- CATEGORY TAGS ---- */
.cat-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cat-tag.nfl {
  background: #2563eb;
}
.cat-tag.nba {
  background: #7c3aed;
}
.cat-tag.mlb {
  background: #dc2626;
}
.cat-tag.mls {
  background: #059669;
}
.cat-tag.tennis {
  background: #d97706;
}

/* ---- ARTICLE CARDS ---- */
.art-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition:
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}
.art-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.art-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.art-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.art-card .card-body {
  padding: 16px;
}
.art-card h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.art-card .meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ---- TRENDING SIDEBAR ---- */
.trending-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.trending-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.trending-list li:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.trending-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.trending-num {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  opacity: 0.4;
  min-width: 36px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.trending-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.trending-text .meta {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ---- LIVE SCORES ---- */
.scores-widget {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
  color: white;
}
.scores-widget .section-title {
  color: white;
}
.scores-widget .section-title::after {
  background: var(--orange);
}
.score-item {
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.score-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.score-item .teams {
  font-weight: 600;
}
.score-item .score {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--orange);
}
.live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(1.4);
  }
}

/* ---- ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT ---- */
.spotlight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy));
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  color: white;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.spotlight-card .athlete-name {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.spotlight-card .stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 14px 0;
}
.spotlight-card .s-stat {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}
.spotlight-card .s-stat .val {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.spotlight-card .s-stat .lbl {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #9ca3af;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.spotlight-card blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange);
  padding-left: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #d1d5db;
  margin: 14px 0;
}

/* ---- VIDEO SECTION ---- */
#videos {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 48px 0;
}
#videos .section-title {
  color: white;
}
#videos .section-title::after {
  background: var(--orange);
}
.video-card {
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #000;
}
.video-card img {
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition:
    opacity 0.3s,
    transform 0.4s;
}
.video-card:hover img {
  opacity: 0.65;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.9);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    transform 0.2s;
}
.video-card:hover .play-btn {
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
}
.video-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), transparent);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.video-duration {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---- STANDINGS ---- */
.standings-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.standings-card .nav-tabs {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-mid);
  padding: 0 16px;
}
.standings-card .nav-tabs .nav-link {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 14px;
}
.standings-card .nav-tabs .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--orange);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange);
  background: none;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.standings-table {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.standings-table th {
  background: var(--gray-light);
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 8px 12px;
}
.standings-table td {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}
.standings-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.team-logo-sm {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-right: 6px;
}
.playoff-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

/* ---- RECORD WATCH ---- */
.record-item {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.record-item .r-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.record-item .r-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.record-item .progress {
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--gray-mid);
}
.record-item .progress-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-dark));
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---- PODCAST SECTION ---- */
#podcasts {
  background: var(--gray-light);
  padding: 48px 0;
}
.pod-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  transition:
    box-shadow 0.3s,
    transform 0.2s;
}
.pod-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.pod-thumb {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pod-play {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pod-play:hover {
  background: var(--orange-dark);
}
.pod-info h6 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.pod-info .meta {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---- CATEGORY SPORTS SECTIONS ---- */
.sport-section {
  padding: 48px 0;
}
.sport-section:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--gray-light);
}
.sport-main-img {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 280px;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.sport-main-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.sport-main-img:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.sport-main-img .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 50%, transparent);
}
.sport-main-img .caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: 18px;
  color: white;
}
.sport-side-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.sport-side-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.sport-side-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.sport-side-img {
  width: 75px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sport-side-item h6 {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ---- NEWSLETTER BANNER ---- */
#newsletter-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  padding: 56px 0;
  color: white;
}
#newsletter-banner h2 {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.newsletter-input-group input {
  border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
  border: 1px solid;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.newsletter-input-group button {
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  background: var(--orange);
  border: none;
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.newsletter-input-group button:hover {
  background: var(--orange-dark);
}

/* ---- WRITERS ---- */
.writer-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition:
    box-shadow 0.3s,
    transform 0.2s;
}
.writer-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.writer-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border: 3px solid var(--orange);
}
.writer-card h6 {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.writer-card .beat {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.writer-card p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 8px 0 0;
}

/* ---- ADVERTISE SECTION ---- */
#advertise {
  background: var(--orange);
  padding: 48px 0;
}
#advertise h2 {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  color: white;
  font-size: 2rem;
}
#advertise p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.btn-advertise {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: none;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    transform 0.2s;
}
.btn-advertise:hover {
  background: #0d1b2a;
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---- FOOTER ---- */
#footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #9ca3af;
  padding: 56px 0 24px;
}
#footer .brand-name {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
}
#footer .brand-pulse-foot {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-style: italic;
}
#footer p.desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 260px;
}
#footer h6 {
  color: white;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
#footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
#footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
#footer ul li a {
  color: #9ca3af;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
#footer ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--orange);
}
.social-icons a {
  color: #9ca3af;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-right: 14px;
  transition:
    color 0.2s,
    transform 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.social-icons a:hover {
  color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-divider {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 32px 0 20px;
}
.footer-bottom {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #6b7280;
}

/* ---- UTILITY ---- */
.btn-orange {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    transform 0.2s;
}
.btn-orange:hover {
  background: var(--orange-dark);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.section-pad {
  padding: 52px 0;
}

/* ---- INJURY/POWER WIDGET ---- */
.widget-box {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.injury-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.injury-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.inj-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.inj-out {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #dc2626;
}
.inj-questionable {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #d97706;
}
.inj-day {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #16a34a;
}

.power-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.power-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.power-rank {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  min-width: 28px;
}
.power-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.power-info span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.power-change {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.power-change.up {
  color: #16a34a;
}
.power-change.down {
  color: #dc2626;
}

/* ---- SEARCH OVERLAY ---- */
.search-form .form-control {
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 7px 14px;
}
.search-form .form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.search-form .btn {
  background: var(--orange);
  border: none;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  padding: 7px 14px;
}

/* AOS fallback */
[data-aos] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.6s ease,
    transform 0.6s ease;
}
[data-aos].aos-animate {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-main-card {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .section-pad {
    padding: 36px 0;
  }
  #stats-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  .sport-section {
    padding: 32px 0;
  }
}

/* ---- SHARED PAGE STYLES (Extracted from inline HTML) ---- */
.section-shell {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #fff 40%, #f8fafc 100%);
}
.page-hero,
.page-card,
.page-panel {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.page-hero {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.96),
    rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.92)
  );
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at top right,
      rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.22),
      transparent 28%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at bottom left,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
      transparent 24%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
}
.page-hero h1,
.page-card h3,
.page-card h4,
.page-panel h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
}
.hero-metrics {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-metrics .metric {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.page-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
}
.page-card .card-body {
  padding: 1.2rem;
}
.mini-story {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.18);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.mini-story:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.mini-story img {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.list-clean {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.list-clean li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.18);
}
.list-clean li:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff5f0;
  color: #ca8a04;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .page-hero__inner {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ---- BLOG PAGE STYLES ---- */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.96),
    rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.9)
  );
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.2);
}

.blog-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at top right,
      rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.24),
      transparent 32%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at bottom left,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
      transparent 28%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition:
    transform 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.blog-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.blog-card .card-body {
  padding: 1.15rem;
}

.blog-card h5,
.featured-story h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
}

.featured-story {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  height: 100%;
}

.featured-story img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-story__body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
}

.category-list a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.18);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.category-list a:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.category-list a span:last-child {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.blog-digest {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5f0, #fff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.16);
  border-radius: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .blog-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }

  .blog-hero__inner {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ---- ARTICLE PAGE STYLES ---- */
.article-shell {
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at top left,
      rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12),
      transparent 34%
    ),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 45%, #f8fafc 100%);
}

.article-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.96),
    rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.92)
  );
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}

.article-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at top right,
      rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.22),
      transparent 28%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at bottom left,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
      transparent 26%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.article-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
}

.article-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
}

.article-breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.article-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.36rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.article-hero h1,
.article-section h2,
.article-section h3,
.related-card h5 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
}

.article-cover {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.8rem 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.article-content {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.article-content p {
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.article-content p + p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.article-section {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-right: 20px;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.article-section ul {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.article-section li + li {
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
}

.pull-quote {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5f0, #fff);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
}

.story-card,
.sidebar-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.story-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition:
    transform 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.story-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.story-card .card-body {
  padding: 1.2rem;
}

.share-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.share-row a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: #fff;
  transition:
    border-color 0.2s ease,
    transform 0.2s ease;
}

.share-row a:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sidebar-card {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.sidebar-card + .sidebar-card {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.article-author {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.article-author img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.article-author .name {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .article-hero__inner {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .article-author {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

.section-title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.2);
  position: relative;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 45px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.widget-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
}

.mini-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mini-post:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mini-post:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mini-post img {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.mini-post strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.mini-post:hover strong {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.mini-post .meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---- BACK TO TOP BUTTON ---- */
#backToTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ff5722;
  color: white;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    opacity 0.3s,
    transform 0.2s;
  z-index: 1000;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #backToTop {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ---- NEWSLETTER CTA SECTION ---- */
.nl-cta-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a, #1e3a5f 60%, #16a34a 150%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nl-cta-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 80%,
    rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.25),
    transparent 50%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nl-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nl-cta-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.2);
  color: #4ade80;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.nl-cta-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.nl-cta-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.nl-cta-input {
  padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  min-width: 260px;
  outline: none;
}

.nl-cta-btn {
  background: #16a34a;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    transform 0.2s;
}

.nl-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #15803d;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nl-cta-note {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
}

/* ---- INTERACTIVE BETTING BOARD & BETSLIP ---- */
.nfl-odds-container {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.odds-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.odds-tab-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.odds-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.odds-tab-btn.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.6rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.odds-grid-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.game-odds-row {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition:
    transform 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.game-odds-row:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.game-meta-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.game-teams {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.game-team-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.game-team-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.game-team-logo {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.game-time-info {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.odds-col-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
}

.odds-bet-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.odds-selection-box {
  flex: 1;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.odds-selection-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  background: #fff5f0;
}

.odds-selection-box.selected {
  background: var(--orange);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
}

.odds-selection-box.selected .odds-val,
.odds-selection-box.selected .odds-lbl {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.odds-lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: block;
}

.odds-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.splits-col {
  border-left: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.splits-bar-container {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.splits-bar-container:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.splits-label-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.splits-progress-bg {
  height: 6px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
}

.splits-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.splits-progress-fill.sharp {
  background: #10b981;
}

/* BETSLIP PANEL */
.betslip-sticky-container {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
}

.betslip-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.betslip-header-glow {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.betslip-count {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
}

.betslip-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.betslip-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.betslip-empty-state i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.betslip-items-list {
  max-height: 250px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.betslip-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.betslip-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.betslip-item-remove {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #ef4444;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.betslip-item-game {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.betslip-item-selection {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.betslip-item-odds {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.betslip-summary {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.betslip-summary-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.betslip-summary-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.betslip-wager-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  width: 120px;
}

.betslip-wager-input-wrap span {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.betslip-wager-input-wrap input {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-align: right;
}

.betslip-payout {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #10b981;
}

.betslip-place-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: #10b981;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.betslip-place-btn:hover {
  background: #059669;
}

.prop-badge {
  background: #ebf8ff;
  color: #3182ce;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* ---- NBA Standings, Line Movement, Best Bets & FAQ ---- */
.standings-table-wrap {
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  background: #fff;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.standings-tab-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.standings-tab-btn {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.standings-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.standings-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.standings-table th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.standings-table td {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.standings-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.standings-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: #fafaf9;
}

/* Timeline & Line Movement */
.timeline-movement {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.timeline-movement::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 7px;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  width: 2px;
  background: #cbd5e1;
}
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: -2rem;
  top: 3px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 3px solid #64748b;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.timeline-item.active .timeline-marker {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  background: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
}
.timeline-item.alert .timeline-marker {
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  background: #f59e0b;
}
.timeline-content {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.timeline-time {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.timeline-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Best Bets Expert Grid */
.best-bet-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.best-bet-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}
.bet-confidence {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.confidence-badge {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.confidence-pct {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.best-bet-selection {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.best-bet-odds-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.best-bet-analysis {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.best-bet-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--orange);
  color: var(--orange);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-align: center;
}
.best-bet-btn:hover {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Accordion FAQ */
.faq-accord-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}
.faq-accord-header {
  width: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
  outline: none;
}
.faq-accord-header:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
}
.faq-accord-header::after {
  content: "\f078";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-accord-header.open::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--orange);
}
.faq-accord-body {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: none;
}

/* ---- NHL Goalie Simulation & Interactive Board ---- */
.goalie-toggle-btn {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.goalie-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.goalie-toggle-btn.active {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
}
.goalie-sub-panel {
  display: none;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.goalie-sub-panel.show {
  display: block;
}
.goalie-matchup-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .goalie-matchup-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.goalie-card-sim {
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.goalie-status-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.05rem 0.3rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.goalie-status-badge.confirmed {
  background: #d1fae5;
  color: #065f46;
}
.goalie-status-badge.projected {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
}
.goalie-sim-btn {
  background: #3b82f6;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}
.goalie-sim-btn:hover {
  background: #1d4ed8;
}
.goalie-sim-btn.simulating {
  background: #ef4444;
}
.goalie-sim-btn.simulating:hover {
  background: #b91c1c;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0);
  }
}
.odds-selection-box.glow-active {
  animation: pulseGlow 1.2s infinite;
}

/* ---- NFL QB Simulation & Interactive Board ---- */
.qb-toggle-btn {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.qb-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.qb-toggle-btn.active {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
}
.qb-sub-panel {
  display: none;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.qb-sub-panel.show {
  display: block;
}
.qb-matchup-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .qb-matchup-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.qb-card-sim {
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.qb-status-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.05rem 0.3rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.qb-status-badge.confirmed {
  background: #d1fae5;
  color: #065f46;
}
.qb-status-badge.questionable {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
}
.qb-status-badge.doubtful {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #991b1b;
}
.qb-sim-btn {
  background: #ff5722;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}
.qb-sim-btn:hover {
  background: #e64a19;
}
.qb-sim-btn.simulating {
  background: #3b82f6;
}
.qb-sim-btn.simulating:hover {
  background: #1d4ed8;
}

/* ---- Main Odds Hub Interactive Tools ---- */
.bet-calc-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.bet-calc-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.bet-calc-tab-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.bet-calc-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.bet-calc-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.bet-calc-input-wrap label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.bet-calc-input-wrap input,
.bet-calc-input-wrap select {
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.bet-calc-input-wrap input:focus,
.bet-calc-input-wrap select:focus {
  border-color: var(--orange);
}
.bet-calc-results {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.bet-calc-result-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.bet-calc-result-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.bet-calc-val {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #10b981;
}
.bet-calc-val.profit {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Futures Tracker Widget */
.futures-tracker-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.futures-contender-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.futures-contender-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.futures-team-info {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 180px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.futures-bar-container {
  flex: 2;
  margin: 0 1rem;
}
.futures-bar-outer {
  height: 8px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.futures-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), #ff7a45);
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.futures-odds-badge {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  min-width: 70px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Live Alert Feed */
.alert-feed-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.alert-feed-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.alert-feed-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.alert-icon-wrap {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.alert-icon-wrap.steam {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #ef4444;
}
.alert-icon-wrap.sharp {
  background: #d1fae5;
  color: #10b981;
}
.alert-icon-wrap.injury {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #f59e0b;
}
.alert-content-wrap {
  flex: 1;
}
.alert-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.alert-type-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.alert-type-badge.steam {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #ef4444;
}
.alert-type-badge.sharp {
  background: #d1fae5;
  color: #10b981;
}
.alert-type-badge.injury {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #f59e0b;
}
.alert-item-time {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.alert-item-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.alert-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Sports Portals Grid */
.portal-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 100%;
}
.portal-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.portal-card.nfl::before {
  background: #013369;
}
.portal-card.nba::before {
  background: #17408b;
}
.portal-card.mlb::before {
  background: #002d62;
}
.portal-card.nhl::before {
  background: #ff5722;
}

.portal-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
}
.portal-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.portal-card.nfl .portal-icon {
  color: #013369;
}
.portal-card.nba .portal-icon {
  color: #17408b;
}
.portal-card.mlb .portal-icon {
  color: #002d62;
}
.portal-card.nhl .portal-icon {
  color: #ff5722;
}

.portal-title {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.portal-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.portal-feature-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ========================================= 
   PICKS STYLES - Custom Styles for SportsPulse Sport-Specific Picks Pages
   ========================================= */

/* Core Picks Section Accents */
.nfl-theme {
  --primary-accent: #0f172a;
  --secondary-accent: #2563eb;
}
.nba-theme {
  --primary-accent: #ea580c;
  --secondary-accent: #f97316;
}
.mlb-theme {
  --primary-accent: #b91c1c;
  --secondary-accent: #dc2626;
}
.nhl-theme {
  --primary-accent: #0284c7;
  --secondary-accent: #0ea5e9;
}

/* Page Hero Adjustments */
.sport-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4rem 3rem;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.15);
}
.sport-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 90% 50%,
    rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15),
    transparent 60%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-sport-title {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Interactive Widget Containers */
.interactive-widget-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.interactive-widget-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}
.widget-title {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-bg);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Common Widget Components */
.custom-range-slider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: 999px;
  outline: none;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.value-display-badge {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gray-bg);
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* NFL Teaser Widget Styles */
.teaser-game-row {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  background: var(--gray-light);
}
.teaser-game-row.selected {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.03);
}
.teaser-team-option {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.teaser-team-option.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.teaser-option-btn {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.teaser-option-btn.active {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--orange);
}

/* NBA Prop Builder Styles */
.prop-player-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.prop-player-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.prop-player-header {
  background: var(--gray-light);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}
.prop-btn {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
}
.prop-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.prop-selection-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.1);
  color: var(--orange-dark);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.prop-selection-pill i {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* MLB Value Calculator Styles */
.pitcher-comparison-card {
  background: var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}
.metric-slider-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.calculated-gauge-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gray-bg);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .calculated-gauge-container {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gray-bg);
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
}
.gauge-value {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
}

/* NHL goalie SV% simulator */
.nhl-sim-container {
  background: var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}
.sim-vs-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Expert Grid Cards */
.expert-profile-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.expert-profile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.expert-stat-box {
  background: var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Picks Tables */
.picks-data-table {
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0 8px;
}
.picks-data-table tr {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
.picks-data-table td,
.picks-data-table th {
  padding: 1rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  background: var(--white);
}
.picks-data-table th {
  background: var(--gray-light);
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: none;
}
.picks-data-table td:first-child,
.picks-data-table th:first-child {
  border-top-left-radius: 8px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 8px;
}
.picks-data-table td:last-child,
.picks-data-table th:last-child {
  border-top-right-radius: 8px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 8px;
}
.picks-rating-badge {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.rating-lock {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #ef4444;
  border: 1px solid #fee2e2;
}
.rating-value {
  background: #fffbeb;
  color: #d97706;
  border: 1px solid #fef3c7;
}

/* Back Button styling */
.picks-back-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.picks-back-btn:hover {
  color: var(--orange);
}


/* ====================================
   NEWSLETTER CTA SECTION
   ==================================== */

.newsletter-cta-section {
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a, #1e3a5f 60%, #ff5722 150%);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80%, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.25), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.newsletter-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-cta-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
  color: #fca5a5;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-cta-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.newsletter-cta-description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.newsletter-cta-form {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.newsletter-cta-form input {
  padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  min-width: 260px;
  outline: none;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.newsletter-cta-form input:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
}

.newsletter-cta-form input::placeholder {
  color: #d1d5db;
}

.newsletter-cta-form button {
  background: #ff5722;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.newsletter-cta-form button:hover {
  background: #e64a19;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3);
}

.newsletter-cta-form button:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.newsletter-cta-disclaimer {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .newsletter-cta-section {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .newsletter-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .newsletter-cta-description {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .newsletter-cta-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .newsletter-cta-form input {
    min-width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .newsletter-cta-form button {
    min-width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
}


/* ====================================
   SPORTS LEADERS SECTION
   ==================================== */

.sports-leaders-section {
  padding: 52px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.sports-leaders-title {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sports-leaders-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.leader-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition:
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.leader-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.leader-card-header {
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.leader-sport-label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.leader-points {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin: 10px 0;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
}

.leader-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.leader-performance {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--gray-light);
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.leader-performance.positive {
  color: #16a34a;
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
}

.leader-performance.negative {
  color: #dc2626;
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.1);
}

.leader-performance-arrow {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.leader-performance-text {
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sports-leaders-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .leader-card {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .leader-points {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .leader-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}


/* ====================================
   INTERACTIVE QUIZ SECTION
   ==================================== */

.quiz-section {
  padding: 52px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
}

.quiz-section-title {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: white !important;
}

.quiz-section-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.quiz-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.quiz-card h5 {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.quiz-container {
  min-height: 300px;
}

.quiz-content {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.quiz-question-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.quiz-question-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.quiz-question-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.quiz-options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.quiz-option-btn {
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-mid);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    all 0.2s ease,
    background 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.quiz-option-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  background: #fff5f0;
}

.quiz-option-btn.selected {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  background: #fff5f0;
  color: var(--orange);
}

.quiz-option-btn.correct {
  border-color: #16a34a;
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
  color: #16a34a;
}

.quiz-option-btn.incorrect {
  border-color: #dc2626;
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.1);
  color: #dc2626;
}

.quiz-option-radio {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.quiz-option-btn.selected .quiz-option-radio {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  background: var(--orange);
}

.quiz-option-btn.selected .quiz-option-radio::after {
  content: "✓";
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.quiz-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.quiz-progress {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.quiz-progress-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-mid);
  transition:
    background 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.2s ease;
}

.quiz-progress-dot.active {
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.quiz-progress-dot.completed {
  background: #16a34a;
}

.quiz-stats-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.quiz-stats-card h6 {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.quiz-stat-item {
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.quiz-stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
}

.quiz-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.quiz-score-section {
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.quiz-score-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.quiz-rank-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.quiz-completion-message {
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid #16a34a;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #16a34a;
}

.quiz-completion-message strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .quiz-section {
    padding: 36px 0;
  }

  .quiz-section-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .quiz-card,
  .quiz-stats-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .quiz-stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .quiz-controls {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .quiz-progress {
    order: 2;
  }

  .quiz-progress-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
  }
}


/* ====================================
   ARTICLE PAGE STYLING
   ==================================== */

.article-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.article-hero-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-hero-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.article-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 100%);
}

.article-hero-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 48px 0;
  color: white;
  z-index: 2;
}

.article-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
  color: #fca5a5;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-hero-title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.article-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-meta {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.article-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.article-content {
  padding: 52px 0;
}

.article-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.article-section {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.article-section h2 {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--orange);
}

.article-section h3 {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-section p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.article-intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--orange);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.tactical-card {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.tactical-card h4 {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tactical-card ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.player-card {
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.player-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.1);
}

.player-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.prediction-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.05), rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.02));
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.prediction-box h3 {
  border: none !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.article-share {
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.article-share h4 {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.share-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.share-btn.facebook {
  background: #1877f2;
}

.share-btn.facebook:hover {
  background: #165bd0;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.share-btn.twitter {
  background: #1da1f2;
}

.share-btn.twitter:hover {
  background: #1a91da;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.share-btn.linkedin {
  background: #0a66c2;
}

.share-btn.linkedin:hover {
  background: #084a93;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.share-btn.email {
  background: #ea4335;
}

.share-btn.email:hover {
  background: #d33b2a;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar-widget {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sidebar-title {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange);
}

.facts-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fact-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

.fact-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.fact-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.fact-value {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-align: right;
}

.h2h-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.h2h-stat {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-dark));
  color: white;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.h2h-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.h2h-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.related-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.related-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.related-item:hover {
  background: #f3f4f6;
  color: var(--orange);
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.newsletter-sidebar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-dark));
  color: white;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.newsletter-sidebar h4 {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.newsletter-sidebar .newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
}

.newsletter-sidebar .newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.newsletter-sidebar .newsletter-form button {
  background: white;
  color: var(--orange);
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.newsletter-sidebar .newsletter-form button:hover {
  background: #f3f4f6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-hero-image {
    height: 350px;
  }

  .article-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .article-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .article-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .article-meta {
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .h2h-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =============================================================================
   FEATURED BLOG POSTS SECTION (#featured-blogs)
   ============================================================================= */

#featured-blogs {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
}

#featured-blogs .section-title {
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* "View All" button */
.blog-view-all-btn {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: .45rem 1.1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  border: none;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .15s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.blog-view-all-btn:hover {
  background: #e64a19;
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Anchor wrapper that stretches to full card height */
.blog-card-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  color: inherit;
}

/* The card itself */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--orange);
}

/* Image wrapper */
.blog-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Overlay badges */
.blog-card__cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.blog-card__cat--nfl     { background: #2563eb; }
.blog-card__cat--betting { background: var(--orange); }
.blog-card__cat--soccer  { background: #059669; }
.blog-card__cat--nba     { background: #7c3aed; }
.blog-card__cat--mlb     { background: #dc2626; }

.blog-card__type {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
}

.blog-card__type--breaking  { background: rgba(34, 197, 94, .12); color: #15803d; }
.blog-card__type--analysis  { background: rgba(124, 58, 237, .12);  color: #6d28d9; }
.blog-card__type--matchrpt  { background: rgba(255, 87, 34, .12);   color: #d84315; }

/* Card body */
.blog-card__body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 .65rem;
}

.blog-card__excerpt {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}


/* =============================================================================
   ADDED FOR DEDICATED ARTICLES
   ============================================================================= */
/* =============================================================================
   SPORTSPULSE ARTICLE CUSTOM CSS
   This stylesheet styles dedicated article detail pages, including hero headers,
   box scores, pull quotes, timelines, and sidebar widgets.
   ============================================================================= */

/* ====== ARTICLE HERO ====== */
.article-hero-banner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 540px;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.article-hero-banner img.bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.article-hero-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.1) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.5) 50%, rgba(13,27,42,0.97) 100%);
}
.article-hero-banner__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  color: white;
}
.article-hero-banner h1.article-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}
.article-hero-banner .article-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.article-hero-banner .author-mini {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.article-hero-banner .author-avatar {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.article-hero-banner .author-mini strong { color: white; display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.article-hero-banner .meta-bar {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ====== ARTICLE BODY ====== */
.article-body-wrap { background: white; border-radius: 12px; padding: 40px 48px; box-shadow: var(--card-shadow); }
.article-body-wrap p { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.article-body-wrap p.article-lead { font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; padding-bottom: 1.75rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.article-body-wrap h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 2.25rem 0 1.1rem; border-left: 5px solid var(--orange); padding-left: 1rem; }
.article-body-wrap h3 { font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 1.75rem 0 0.85rem; }
.article-body-wrap strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.article-body-wrap a { color: var(--orange); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3); }
.article-body-wrap ul, .article-body-wrap ol { padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.article-body-wrap li { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

/* ====== PULL QUOTE ====== */
.pullquote {
  border-left: 5px solid var(--orange);
  background: #FFF5F0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 2.25rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}
.pullquote p {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.pullquote cite {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ====== BOX SCORE WIDGET ====== */
.box-score {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.box-score::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -50%; right: -10%;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.18), transparent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.box-score > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.box-score h4 {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.box-score h4 i { color: var(--orange); }
.score-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.team-score { text-align: center; }
.team-score .team-name { font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.team-score .score { font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; margin: 0.4rem 0; color: white; }
.team-score.win .score { color: #22c55e; }
.team-score .record { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }
.vs-divider { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--orange); font-weight: 700; }
.quarter-line { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
.quarter-line .q { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); padding: 0.7rem 0.4rem; border-radius: 8px; }
.quarter-line .q-label { font-size: 0.7rem; color: #9CA3AF; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; }
.quarter-line .q-score { font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 0.3rem; }
.quarter-line .q-team-label { font-size: 0.62rem; color: #9CA3AF; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.top-performers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; }
.performer { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.85rem 1rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--orange); }
.performer .name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem; color: white; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.performer .stat-line { font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #22c55e; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.performer.bos { border-left-color: #2563EB; }
.performer.bos .stat-line { color: #93C5FD; }

/* ====== TIMELINE ====== */
.timeline-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 2.25rem 0; position: relative; }
.timeline-list::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 22px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--orange), var(--gray-mid)); }
.timeline-list li { position: relative; padding: 0 0 1.5rem 60px; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.6; }
.timeline-list li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 2px; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--orange); border: 4px solid white; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--orange); }
.timeline-list li .t-time { display: block; font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--orange); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.timeline-list li strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* ====== FIGURE / CAPTION ====== */
.article-figure { margin: 2.25rem 0; }
.article-figure img { width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; }
.article-figure figcaption { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.7rem; text-align: center; font-style: italic; }

/* ====== TIP BOX ====== */
.tip-box {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  border: 1px solid #F59E0B;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.tip-box h5 { color: #92400E; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.tip-box p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #92400E; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ====== SHARE / TAGS / AUTHOR ====== */
.share-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 1.4rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-mid); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid); margin: 2.25rem 0; }
.share-bar .label { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-right: 0.5rem; }
.share-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.85rem; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.share-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: white; }
.share-btn.twitter { background: #1DA1F2; }
.share-btn.facebook { background: #1877F2; }
.share-btn.linkedin { background: #0A66C2; }
.share-btn.reddit { background: #FF4500; }
.share-btn.link { background: #6B7280; }

.article-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.tag-chip { padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem; background: var(--gray-light); color: var(--text-muted); border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; transition: all 0.2s; border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid); }
.tag-chip:hover { background: var(--orange); color: white; border-color: var(--orange); }

.author-box { background: var(--gray-light); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.5rem; margin: 2rem 0; display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: center; }
.author-box .writer-avatar { width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--orange); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.author-box h5 { font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; color: var(--navy); }
.author-box .beat { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--orange); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.author-box p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ====== SIDEBAR ====== */
.sticky-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 90px; }

/* Series card */
.series-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light)); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.5rem; color: white; box-shadow: var(--card-shadow); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; text-align: center; }
.series-card .label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: #9CA3AF; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; }
.series-card h4 { font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; color: white; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.series-games { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.series-game { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); padding: 0.6rem 0.3rem; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); text-align: center; }
.series-game.win { background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18); color: #22c55e; font-weight: 700; }
.series-game .gn { font-size: 0.6rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; opacity: 0.7; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; }
.series-game .gt { font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.series-status { background: var(--orange); color: white; padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-radius: 999px; font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; display: inline-block; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

/* ====== RELATED ARTICLES ====== */
.related-card { background: white; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--card-shadow); height: 100%; transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.2s; }
.related-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.related-card img { width: 100%; height: 190px; object-fit: cover; }
.related-card .body { padding: 1.25rem; }
.related-card h5 { font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.related-card h5 a { color: var(--text-dark); text-decoration: none; }
.related-card h5 a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.related-card .meta { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .article-hero-banner h1.article-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .article-hero-banner__content { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .article-body-wrap { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .article-body-wrap h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .box-score .score-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .top-performers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .quarter-line { gap: 0.3rem; }
  .quarter-line .q-score { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}


/* ========================================
   BLOG PAGE STYLES - Week 1 Expert Picks
   ======================================== */

/* Blog Hero Section */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.96), rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.92));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15), transparent 28%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.blog-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Blog Content Wrapper */
.blog-content-wrapper {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2rem 0 4rem;
}

.blog-article {
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.blog-section {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.blog-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--orange);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Matchup Card */
.matchup-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(66, 135, 245, 0.05), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.04));
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.matchup-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.team-box {
  text-align: center;
}

.team-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.team-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.spread {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
}

.info-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.vs-divider {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.matchup-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.stat {
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.stat-value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.stat-value.pick-recommend {
  color: var(--orange);
  background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.1);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.matchup-analysis {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Picks List */
.picks-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pick-item {
  background: #f9fafb;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pick-item:hover {
  background: #f3f4f6;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.pick-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.pick-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.pick-confidence {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pick-confidence.high {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  color: #16a34a;
}

.pick-confidence.medium {
  background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15);
  color: #ca8a04;
}

.pick-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Totals Grid */
.totals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.total-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(66, 135, 245, 0.08), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(66, 135, 245, 0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.total-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(66, 135, 245, 0.15);
}

.total-matchup {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.total-line {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  padding: 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.1);
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.total-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Props Table */
.props-table {
  width: 100%;
  background: #f9fafb;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.props-list {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.props-list tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.props-list tbody tr:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.props-list td {
  padding: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.prop-player {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  width: 25%;
  min-width: 150px;
}

.prop-line {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  width: 20%;
  min-width: 120px;
}

.prop-reason {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 55%;
}

/* Tips Container */
.tips-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tip-box {
  background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.tip-box h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tip-box i {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.tip-box p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Blog Sidebar */
.blog-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: #f9fafb;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.widget-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange);
  padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

/* Related Articles List */
.related-articles-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.related-article-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.related-article-item img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.related-article-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.related-article-item h4 a {
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.related-article-item h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.related-article-item time {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: block;
}

/* Picks Record */
.picks-record {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.record-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.record-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.record-value {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
}

/* Newsletter Form Sidebar */
.newsletter-form-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.newsletter-form-sidebar input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.newsletter-form-sidebar input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.1);
}

.newsletter-form-sidebar button {
  padding: 0.8rem;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.newsletter-form-sidebar button:hover {
  background: var(--orange-dark);
}

/* Responsive Blog */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .blog-meta {
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .matchup-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .vs-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .blog-sidebar {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-hero {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .blog-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .blog-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .matchup-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .picks-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .totals-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .tips-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .props-list td {
    padding: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .related-article-item {
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
  }

  .related-article-item img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }
}

/* =============================================================================
   FEATURED ARTICLE ON NFL PORTAL
   ============================================================================= */
.featured-article {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.featured-article:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--orange);
}

.featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 350px;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.badge-featured {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.featured-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.featured-excerpt {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}

.btn-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-read-more:hover {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}


/* ====== CHIEFS ARTICLE SPECIFIC LAYOUT ====== */
.article-shell {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(255,87,34,.12), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 45%, #f8fafc 100%);
}

.article-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,27,42,.96), rgba(30,58,95,.92));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, .18);
}

.article-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255,87,34,.22), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(255,255,255,.12), transparent 26%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.article-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
}

.article-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
}

.article-breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.article-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .45rem;
  padding: .36rem .8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

.article-hero h1,
.article-section h2,
.article-section h3,
.related-card h5 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.article-cover {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15,23,42,.14);
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .8rem 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .92rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.article-content {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.article-content p {
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.article-content p + p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.article-section {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(229, 231, 235, 0.5);
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.article-section:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  border-top: none;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.article-section ul {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.article-section li + li {
  margin-top: .65rem;
}

.pull-quote {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF5F0, #fff);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255,87,34,.08);
}

.story-card,
.sidebar-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}

.story-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(15,23,42,.12);
}

.story-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.story-card .card-body {
  padding: 1.2rem;
}

.share-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .65rem;
}

.share-row a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: .55rem .9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.share-row a:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,87,34,.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sidebar-card {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.sidebar-card + .sidebar-card {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.mini-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: .85rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: .9rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, .18);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.mini-post:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.mini-post img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.article-author {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}

.article-author img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.article-author .name {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .article-hero__inner {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .article-author {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}











/* blog styling */

  /* ── Article visibility logic ── */
  .post-section {
    display: none;
  }
  .post-section.visible {
    display: block;
  }

  /* ── Page wrapper ── */
  .post-page-wrapper {
    background-color: #f9fafb;
    padding: 40px 0 60px;
  }

  /* ── Back button ── */
  .btn-return {
    color: #ff5722;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-return:hover {
    opacity: 0.75;
    text-decoration: underline;
    color: #ff5722;
  }

  /* ── Article card ── */
  .post-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 36px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }

  .sport-label {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
  .sport-label.nfl {
    background: #6366f1;
  }
  .sport-label.nba {
    background: #a855f7;
  }
  .sport-label.mlb {
    background: #ef4444;
  }
  .sport-label.soccer {
    background: #10b981;
  }
  .sport-label.betting {
    background: #f59e0b;
  }

  .post-card h1 {
    font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .post-meta-info {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .post-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    object-fit: cover;
    max-height: 460px;
  }

  .post-body p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #374151;
  }

  /* ── Not Found ── */
  #pageNotFound {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 20px;
  }
  #pageNotFound i {
    color: #d1d5db;
  }
  #pageNotFound h2 {
    font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════════
     SIDEBAR
  ════════════════════════════════ */
  .panel-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 80px;
  }

  /* Sidebar section title */
  .panel-heading {
    font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #111827;
    border-left: 3px solid #ff5722;
    padding-left: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  /* ── Trending widget ── */
  .panel-widget {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .hot-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
  }
  .hot-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .hot-item:hover {
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  .hot-num {
    font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #e5e7eb;
    line-height: 1;
    min-width: 28px;
  }

  .hot-details h6 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111827;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .hot-details span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #9ca3af;
  }

  /* ── Newsletter widget ── */
  .panel-newsletter {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111827 0%, #1f2937 100%);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: white;
  }
  .panel-newsletter .panel-heading {
    color: #ff5722;
    border-color: #ff5722;
  }
  .panel-newsletter p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #9ca3af;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .nl-email-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    outline: none;
  }
  .nl-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 9px;
    background: #ff5722;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .nl-submit-btn:hover {
    background: #e64a19;
  }

  /* ── Injury tracker widget ── */
  .injury-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 9px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .injury-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .injury-row strong {
    color: #111827;
  }
  .injury-row .player-pos {
    color: #9ca3af;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .status-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .status-out {
    background: #fee2e2;
    color: #dc2626;
  }
  .status-questionable {
    background: #fef3c7;
    color: #d97706;
  }
  .status-day {
    background: #dbeafe;
    color: #2563eb;
  }

  /* ── Power rankings widget ── */
  .ranking-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 9px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  }
  .ranking-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .ranking-position {
    font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ff5722;
    min-width: 26px;
  }
  .ranking-details strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #111827;
  }
  .ranking-details span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #9ca3af;
  }
  .ranking-odds {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10b981;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* ── Follow us widget ── */
  .social-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 9px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
  }
  .social-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
    color: white;
  }
  .social-link.fb {
    background: #1877f2;
  }
  .social-link.tw {
    background: #1da1f2;
  }
  .social-link.ig {
    background: linear-gradient(
      45deg,
      #f09433,
      #e6683c,
      #dc2743,
      #cc2366,
      #bc1888
    );
  }
  .social-link.yt {
    background: #ff0000;
  }






















































  
  /* ── Deep link scroll offsets ── */
  section[id^="nba-"], section[id^="blog-"] {
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;
  }