/* ============================================
   SportsPulse — Custom Styles
   ============================================ */

:root {
    --primary: #e63946;
    --primary-dark: #c1121f;
    --secondary: #1d3557;
    --accent: #f4a261;
    --dark: #0b1622;
    --dark-surface: #121e2e;
    --light: #f1faee;
    --muted: #a8dadc;
    --text-body: #cdd6e0;
    --text-heading: #ffffff;
    --success: #2ec4b6;
    --live-red: #ff2d55;
    --card-bg: rgba(29, 53, 87, 0.5);
    --card-border: rgba(168, 218, 220, 0.1);
    --font-heading: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--text-body);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Top Bar */
.topbar {
    background: var(--dark-surface);
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

/* Navbar */
#mainNav {
    background: rgba(11, 22, 34, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    z-index: 1050;
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.brand-icon {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.5));
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    color: #fff !important;
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
    width: 60%;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--secondary) 50%, var(--dark) 100%);
    position: relative;
    padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230,57,70,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,162,97,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.hero-title .highlight {
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 550px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-pulse {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 32px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-pulse::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.btn-pulse:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(230,57,70,0.4);
}

.btn-pulse:hover::before { left: 100%; }

.btn-outline-pulse {
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline-pulse:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Section Styles */
.section { padding: 5rem 0; }

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-alt {
    background: var(--dark-surface);
}

/* Cards */
.sport-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}

.sport-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(230,57,70,0.15);
}

.sport-card .card-img-top {
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.sport-card .card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }

.sport-card .card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.sport-card .card-title a {
    color: var(--text-heading);
}

.sport-card .card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Category Badge */
.badge-sport {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.badge-football { background: #2d6a4f; color: #b7e4c7; }
.badge-basketball { background: #e76f51; color: #fff; }
.badge-tennis { background: #264653; color: #e9c46a; }
.badge-cricket { background: #7209b7; color: #e2cfea; }

/* Match Cards */
.match-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.match-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(168, 218, 220, 0.3);
}

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

.match-team > img {
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto 0.5rem;
}

.team-logo-placeholder {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--primary));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}

.match-score {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
}

.match-vs {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.match-info {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.badge-live {
    background: var(--live-red);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    animation: live-pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes live-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.6; }
}

.badge-upcoming {
    background: rgba(244,162,97,0.15);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.badge-completed {
    background: rgba(46,196,182,0.15);
    color: var(--success);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Standings Table */
.standings-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: separate;
    border-spacing: 0 4px;
}

.standings-table thead th {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--muted);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: none;
}

.standings-table thead th:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 var(--radius-sm); }
.standings-table thead th:last-child { border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0; }

.standings-table tbody tr {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.standings-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(29, 53, 87, 0.8);
}

.standings-table tbody td {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: none;
    vertical-align: middle;
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.standings-table tbody td:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 var(--radius-sm); }
.standings-table tbody td:last-child { border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0; }

.rank-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Player Cards */
.player-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.player-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(244,162,97,0.15);
}

.player-avatar {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.player-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.player-position {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.player-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.player-stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    display: block;
}

.player-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Page Banner */
.page-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, rgba(230,57,70,0.08));
}

.page-banner h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: var(--muted) !important; }

/* News Detail */
.photo-credit {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-style: italic;
    padding: 6px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.photo-credit i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-style: normal;
}

.news-content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

.news-content p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.news-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form .form-control,
.contact-form .form-select {
    background: var(--dark-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--text-body);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-form .form-control:focus {
    background: var(--dark-surface);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-heading);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(230,57,70,0.15);
}

.contact-form .form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(168,218,220,0.4); }

.contact-form label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--dark-surface);
    padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.footer-wave {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    color: var(--dark-surface);
}

.footer-brand {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.footer-about {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 1rem; }

.social-links a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(168,218,220,0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--muted);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 8px; }

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

.footer-contact li {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-contact i { color: var(--primary); margin-top: 3px; }

.footer-divider { border-color: var(--card-border); margin: 2rem 0 1rem; }

.footer-bottom p {
    color: rgba(168,218,220,0.5);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Ticker / Scrolling Scores */
.scores-ticker {
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 8px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-content {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    animation: ticker-scroll 30s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

.ticker-item .team-abbr {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
}

.ticker-item .score {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
}

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

/* Stat Counter */
.stat-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Filter tabs */
.filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.filter-tab {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.filter-tab:hover, .filter-tab.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Alert */
.alert-pulse {
    background: rgba(46,196,182,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(46,196,182,0.3);
    color: var(--success);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.alert-pulse-danger {
    background: rgba(230,57,70,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230,57,70,0.3);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination .page-link {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--muted);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.pagination .page-link:hover,
.pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .section { padding: 3rem 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero { padding: 3rem 0 2rem; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .section-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .page-banner { padding: 3rem 0 2rem; }
    .page-banner h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .match-score { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 2rem; }
}

/* Placeholder images */
.img-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), rgba(230,57,70,0.3));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    font-size: 2rem;
}

/* ============================================
   Hero News Card (Big Article)
   ============================================ */
.hero-news-card {
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.15);
}

.hero-news-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 440px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.hero-news-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-news-card:hover .hero-news-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-news-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent 0%, rgba(11, 22, 34, 0.75) 30%, rgba(11, 22, 34, 0.95) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-news-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.hero-news-excerpt {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-news-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(168, 218, 220, 0.7);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============================================
   Side News Stack (4 articles right column)
   ============================================ */
.side-news-stack {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.side-news-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex: 1;
    align-items: center;
}

.side-news-item.border-b {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.side-news-item:hover {
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.04);
}

.side-news-thumb {
    width: 90px;
    height: 70px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.side-news-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.side-news-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.side-news-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 5px 0 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.side-news-item:hover .side-news-title {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.side-news-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* ============================================
   Category News List Items (compact row)
   ============================================ */
.cat-list-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.cat-list-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.04);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cat-list-thumb {
    width: 85px;
    height: 65px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cat-list-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.cat-list-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.cat-list-content h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cat-list-item:hover .cat-list-content h6 {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.cat-list-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Category section alternating bg */
.section:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--dark-surface);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for hero news */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-news-img {
        min-height: 320px;
    }
    .hero-news-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .side-news-thumb {
        width: 75px;
        height: 58px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-news-img {
        min-height: 260px;
    }
    .hero-news-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .hero-news-excerpt {
        display: none;
    }
    .hero-news-overlay {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }
    .side-news-stack {
        height: auto;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   League Standings Block
   ============================================ */
.league-standings-block {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.league-standings-header {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    background: rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.03);
}

.league-standings-header h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-heading);
}

.league-country-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(168, 218, 220, 0.1);
    color: var(--muted);
}

.league-standings-block .standings-table {
    margin: 0;
}

.league-standings-block .standings-table thead th {
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

/* League badge on fixture cards */
.league-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}