/* ===================================================================
   MethStreams & CrackStreams - NFL & NBA Live Scores & Match Hub
   Core Stylesheet - Dark Sports Modern Theme
   =================================================================== */

:root {
    --bg-dark: #0b1120;
    --bg-card: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.92);
    --bg-card-hover: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.98);
    --bg-card-inner: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    --border-color: #334155;
    --border-highlight: #475569;
    --accent-emerald: #10b981;
    --accent-emerald-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    --accent-cyan: #38bdf8;
    --accent-cyan-glow: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    --accent-orange: #f59e0b;
    --accent-purple: #8b5cf6;
    --accent-red: #ef4444;
    --text-main: #f8fafc;
    --text-muted: #94a3b8;
    --text-dim: #64748b;
    --font-stack: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: var(--font-stack);
}

body {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.96), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.97)),
                radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08), transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06), transparent 35%);
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--text-main);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   =================================================================== */
header {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    padding: 16px 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.logo {
    font-size: 23px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.logo-icon-wrap {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25));
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.logo:hover .logo-icon-wrap {
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
    transform: rotate(8deg);
}

.logo-text {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.logo-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.logo-divider {
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0 4px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.logo-sub {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.nav-btn-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nav-btn {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-btn:hover, .nav-btn.active {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.nav-btn.alt:hover, .nav-btn.alt.active {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

/* ===================================================================
   Hero Section
   =================================================================== */
.hero {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 48px 20px 24px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    color: #34d399;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero h1 span.highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 10%, #38bdf8 90%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero h1 span.highlight-alt {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 10%, #ef4444 90%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero p strong {
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

/* Hero Actions */
.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.watch-live-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064e3b, #0f172a);
    color: #34d399;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 16px 42px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-emerald);
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    animation: pulseGlow 2.2s infinite;
}

.watch-live-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #047857);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.65);
    border-color: #6ee7b7;
}

.live-dot {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background-color: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
    animation: blinkDot 1s infinite alternate;
}

.crackstreams-hero-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 2px solid #f59e0b;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.crackstreams-hero-btn:hover {
    background: #f59e0b;
    color: #0f172a;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
}

.discord-hero-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.15);
    color: #8591f8;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 15px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 2px solid #5865F2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.discord-hero-btn:hover {
    background: #5865F2;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.5);
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.55); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25); }
}

@keyframes blinkDot {
    0% { opacity: 0.3; }
    100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   Live Scores Widget Box (NFL & NBA Exclusively)
   =================================================================== */
.scores-widget {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scores-widget::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #38bdf8, #f59e0b);
}

.scores-header-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.scores-widget h2 {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.scores-filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}

.score-tab-btn {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.score-tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--text-main);
    border-color: #64748b;
}

.score-tab-btn.active {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    color: #34d399;
}

.refresh-scores-btn {
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.refresh-scores-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.score-list {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--accent-emerald) #1e293b;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.score-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 6px;
}

.score-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #1e293b;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.score-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--accent-emerald);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.score-card {
    background: #1e293b;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    min-width: 245px;
    text-align: left;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.score-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.score-card-league-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid #475569;
}

.score-card-league-badge.nfl {
    color: #60a5fa;
    border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.4);
}

.score-card-league-badge.nba {
    color: #f59e0b;
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.team-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.team-row .team-name-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    max-width: 170px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.team-row .team-logo-img {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.team-score {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f8fafc;
}

.team-score.winning {
    color: #34d399;
}

.match-status {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #f59e0b;
    margin-top: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.match-status .status-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Search Filter Box
   =================================================================== */
.search-filter-container {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
    position: relative;
}

.search-input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    pointer-events: none;
}

#matchSearchInput {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 15px 45px 15px 52px;
    color: #f8fafc;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

#matchSearchInput:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.98);
}

#matchSearchInput::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 14.5px;
}

#clearSearchBtn {
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 17px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

#clearSearchBtn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Containers & Section Titles
   =================================================================== */
.container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 10px auto 60px;
    padding: 0 24px;
    flex: 1;
    width: 100%;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 23px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-emerald);
    padding-left: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.section-title .section-meta {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: normal;
}

/* ===================================================================
   NFL & NBA Top Leagues / Events Grid (8 Cards)
   =================================================================== */
.leagues-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.league-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.9), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92));
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.league-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #38bdf8);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.league-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

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

.league-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.league-card-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.league-card-title .league-icon {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.league-card-title h3 {
    color: #f8fafc;
    font-size: 17.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.live-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    color: #34d399;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.live-chip-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #10b981;
    animation: blinkDot 1s infinite alternate;
}

.league-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 13.8px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.league-card-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.6);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.league-card:hover .league-card-action {
    color: #34d399;
}

.league-card-action span.arrow {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.league-card:hover .league-card-action span.arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ===================================================================
   Articles & Streaming Guides Grid (10 Cards)
   =================================================================== */
.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.article-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s;
}

.article-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.article-card-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-card h3 {
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-size: 19px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.article-card h3 a {
    color: #38bdf8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.article-card h3 a:hover {
    color: #6ee7b7;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.article-summary {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.article-summary strong {
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

.article-full-content {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.article-full-content.open {
    display: block;
}

.article-full-content h4 {
    color: #93c5fd;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 14px 0 8px 0;
}

.article-full-content p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-full-content ul, .article-full-content ol {
    margin: 10px 0 16px 20px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.article-full-content li {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.article-btn-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.toggle-expand-btn {
    background: #1e293b;
    color: #34d399;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-emerald);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.toggle-expand-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-emerald);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.dedicated-link-btn {
    background: #2563eb;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.dedicated-link-btn:hover {
    background: #1d4ed8;
    color: white;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-5px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ===================================================================
   Inline Comprehensive Article Section
   =================================================================== */
.inline-article {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96), rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.94));
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 48px 42px;
    margin: 50px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.inline-article::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #06b6d4, #3b82f6, #f59e0b);
}

.inline-article .article-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    color: #34d399;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.inline-article h2.article-main-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #f8fafc;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.inline-article .article-subtitle {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.inline-article h3.article-section-heading {
    font-size: 23px;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    margin: 40px 0 18px 0;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.inline-article h4.article-sub-heading {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #93c5fd;
    margin: 26px 0 12px 0;
}

.inline-article .article-body p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.inline-article .article-body strong {
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

.inline-article .article-body ul,
.inline-article .article-body ol {
    margin: 14px 0 20px 22px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.inline-article .article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 9px;
}

.inline-article .article-body li strong {
    color: #34d399;
}

/* Sports Grid Highlights */
.sports-pills-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 28px 0 36px 0;
}

.sports-pill-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.sports-pill-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.sports-pill-card .pill-title {
    color: #34d399;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.sports-pill-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Feature Comparison Table */
.feature-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 30px 0 35px 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.feature-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 14px;
    min-width: 740px;
}

.feature-table thead {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064e3b, #1e293b);
}

.feature-table thead th {
    padding: 15px 18px;
    text-align: left;
    color: #34d399;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-emerald);
}

.feature-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.7);
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.feature-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}

.feature-table tbody td {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.feature-table tbody td:first-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #f8fafc;
}

/* Tips Callout Cards */
.tips-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    margin: 25px 0 35px 0;
}

.tip-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-emerald);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.tip-card .tip-title {
    color: #34d399;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.tip-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* FAQ Section Accordion */
.faq-section {
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: #475569;
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    color: #34d399;
}

.faq-toggle {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #34d399;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-left: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 20px 18px 20px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.5);
    padding-top: 14px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    display: block;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Modals
   =================================================================== */
.modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 9999;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.modal-content {
    background: #1e293b;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    max-width: 850px;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 38px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 25px;
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

.close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.modal-content h2 {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 24px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.modal-content h3 {
    color: #f1f5f9;
    margin: 20px 0 10px 0;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.modal-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.modal-content ul, .modal-content ol {
    margin: 15px 0 15px 22px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.modal-content li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Video Player Modal Styling */
.player-modal-box {
    max-width: 900px;
    width: 100%;
    background: #0f172a;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.player-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #334155;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.player-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f8fafc;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.server-selector {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.server-btn {
    background: #1e293b;
    border: 1px solid #475569;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.server-btn:hover, .server-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-emerald);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.video-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
    background: #000000;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.video-placeholder-screen {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #1e293b, #000000);
    color: #f8fafc;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.video-placeholder-screen .play-icon-glow {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-emerald);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #34d399;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.video-placeholder-screen .play-icon-glow:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ===================================================================
   Footer
   =================================================================== */
footer {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 24px 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-seo-bar {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-seo-bar strong {
    color: #38bdf8;
}

/* Comprehensive Footer SEO Directory Grid */
.footer-seo-directory {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 30px auto;
    text-align: left;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 30px 10px;
}

.seo-columns-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.seo-column h4 {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.seo-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.seo-column li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.seo-column li a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    display: inline-block;
}

.seo-column li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-keyword-cloud {
    margin: 25px auto;
    max-width: 1150px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Categorized Footer Topic Directory (Spam-Proof SEO Structure) */
.footer-topic-directory {
    margin: 30px auto;
    max-width: 1200px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.6);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.directory-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.4);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.directory-section-header h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.directory-section-header p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
}

.topic-categories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    text-align: left;
}

.topic-category-box {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.5);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.topic-category-box:hover {
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

.topic-category-box h5 {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #38bdf8;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.topic-pills-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px;
}

.keyword-pill {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid #334155;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.keyword-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    color: #34d399;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.keyword-pill.highlight {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    color: #38bdf8;
}

.keyword-pill.highlight:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-links {
    margin: 14px 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.footer-keywords-list {
    margin: 18px auto;
    max-width: 950px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.keyword-tag {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid #334155;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.keyword-tag:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    color: #34d399;
}

.disclaimer-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 20px auto 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Back to Top Button
   =================================================================== */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background: var(--accent-emerald);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: bold;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: none;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    z-index: 999;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background: #059669;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
}

/* ===================================================================
   Responsive Mobile Adjustments
   =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    header {
        padding: 12px 16px;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
    nav {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        display: block;
    }
    .nav-btn-group {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        touch-action: pan-x;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 4px 4px 8px 4px;
        gap: 8px;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    .nav-btn-group::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
    .nav-btn {
        white-space: nowrap;
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        padding: 7px 14px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    .hero {
        padding: 30px 16px 15px;
    }
    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    .hero p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    .scores-widget {
        padding: 16px 14px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    .score-card {
        min-width: 210px;
        padding: 12px 14px;
    }
    .inline-article {
        padding: 26px 18px;
        margin: 30px 0;
    }
    .inline-article h2.article-main-title {
        font-size: 23px;
    }
    .inline-article h3.article-section-heading {
        font-size: 19px;
    }
    .sports-pills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
}