/*
Theme Name: SportsClaus Pro
Theme URI: https://sportsclaus.com
Author: SportsClaus
Author URI: https://sportsclaus.com
Description: The professional SportsClaus sports-news theme. Royal-blue identity, DM Sans and Newsreader typography, light and dark modes, a live search panel, mega menus, a breaking-news ticker, a magazine homepage, a reader-first article page with sticky sharing, table of contents, reactions and polls support, trending by views, widgetised sidebar and footer, JSON-LD schema, and a fully customisable Customizer.
Version: 1.1.0
Requires at least: 6.3
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: sportsclaus-pro
Tags: news, blog, two-columns, right-sidebar, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, block-styles, wide-blocks
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   00 · FONTS (self-hosted, OFL — see assets/fonts)
   ========================================================================== */
@font-face{font-family:'DM Sans';src:url(assets/fonts/dm-sans.woff2) format('woff2');font-weight:100 1000;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Newsreader';src:url(assets/fonts/newsreader.woff2) format('woff2');font-weight:200 800;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}

/* ==========================================================================
   01 · TOKENS — light (defaults; the Customizer overrides these on :root)
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  --bg:#fcfdff;
  --paper:#ffffff;
  --soft:#f1f5fc;
  --ink:#252629;
  --muted:#696a6c;
  --line:#e1e7f1;
  --line-strong:#c9d3e6;
  --brand:#1742c3;
  --brand-ink:#ffffff;
  --brand-soft:#eaf0ff;
  --brand-soft-ink:#2348aa;
  --brand-soft-line:#cbdafb;
  --button:#153cb2;
  --button-ink:#ffffff;
  --accent:#ff3b5c;
  --live:#e0243f;
  --success:#0b7a43;
  --warning:#b26a00;
  --chrome-a:#0b247f;
  --chrome-b:#002bc6;
  --chrome-c:#164aca;
  --chrome-ink:#ffffff;
  --chrome-muted:#d4e1ff;
  --footer-a:#091c65;
  --footer-b:#002ba8;
  --footer-c:#103ea9;
  --ticker-a:#edf2ff;
  --ticker-b:#f6f8ff;
  --ticker-line:#dce5fb;
  --selection:#c4d8ff;
  --selection-ink:#12285d;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(18,40,93,.06),0 1px 3px rgba(18,40,93,.05);
  --shadow-md:0 10px 30px rgba(18,40,93,.10),0 2px 6px rgba(18,40,93,.06);
  --shadow-lg:0 24px 60px rgba(18,40,93,.18),0 4px 12px rgba(18,40,93,.08);
  --overlay:rgba(8,20,60,.55);
  --cat:var(--brand);

  --font-sans:'DM Sans',system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;
  --font-serif:'Newsreader','Iowan Old Style','Palatino Linotype',Georgia,serif;
  --font-head:var(--font-sans);
  --font-body:var(--font-sans);
  --font-deck:var(--font-serif);
  --base-size:16px;
  --article-size:17px;
  --article-lh:1.72;
  --head-weight:600;
  --head-tracking:-.022em;

  --container:1200px;
  --container-narrow:760px;
  --gutter:32px;
  --radius:12px;
  --radius-sm:8px;
  --radius-lg:18px;
  --radius-pill:999px;
  --header-h:72px;
  --header-h-compact:60px;
  --section-gap:56px;

  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  --dur:.22s;
  --z-header:50;--z-ticker:40;--z-drawer:90;--z-search:100;--z-top:60;--z-toast:110;
  color-scheme:light;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   02 · TOKENS — dark
   ========================================================================== */
html[data-theme=dark]{
  --bg:#141820;
  --paper:#1b2130;
  --soft:#202735;
  --ink:#eeeeea;
  --muted:#b5b6b4;
  --line:#313c4d;
  --line-strong:#44516a;
  --brand:#a4c2ff;
  --brand-ink:#0f1f4d;
  --brand-soft:#223452;
  --brand-soft-ink:#c1d5ff;
  --brand-soft-line:#3b5682;
  --button:#c1d5ff;
  --button-ink:#132448;
  --accent:#ff6b85;
  --live:#ff4d68;
  --chrome-a:#0a205f;
  --chrome-b:#0028a3;
  --chrome-c:#113783;
  --footer-a:#081740;
  --footer-b:#09277c;
  --footer-c:#123379;
  --ticker-a:#19243d;
  --ticker-b:#18202d;
  --ticker-line:#2c3b55;
  --selection:#2d4a8f;
  --selection-ink:#ffffff;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  --shadow-md:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  --shadow-lg:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  --overlay:rgba(2,6,20,.7);
  color-scheme:dark;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   03 · BASE
   ========================================================================== */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:calc(var(--header-h-compact) + 24px)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}*,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001s!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.001s!important}}
body{margin:0;background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);font:425 var(--base-size)/1.6 var(--font-body);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;overflow-x:clip;
  background-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 600px at 0 0,rgba(0,43,198,.045),transparent 78%),radial-gradient(ellipse 1000px 720px at 100% 55%,rgba(40,112,211,.025),transparent 80%);background-repeat:no-repeat}
html[data-theme=dark] body{background-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 620px at 0 0,rgba(30,80,206,.13),transparent 78%),radial-gradient(ellipse 1100px 760px at 100% 60%,rgba(41,97,181,.065),transparent 80%)}
body.drawer-open,body.search-open{overflow:hidden}
img,svg,video,iframe{max-width:100%}
img{height:auto;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--dur) var(--ease),opacity var(--dur) var(--ease)}
a:hover{color:var(--brand)}
button,input,textarea,select{font:inherit;color:inherit}
button{cursor:pointer;background:none;border:0;padding:0}
button:disabled{cursor:default;opacity:.55}
a,button,input,summary{touch-action:manipulation}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--brand);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}
::selection{background:var(--selection);color:var(--selection-ink)}
[hidden]{display:none!important}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,p,figure,ul,ol{margin:0}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:var(--head-weight);letter-spacing:var(--head-tracking);line-height:1.15;overflow-wrap:anywhere;text-wrap:balance}
h1{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px)}
h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px)}
h3{font-size:clamp(19px,2.2vw,22px)}
h4{font-size:17px}
hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:32px 0}
.screen-reader-text{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
.screen-reader-text:focus{clip:auto;width:auto;height:auto;left:16px;top:16px;background:var(--paper);padding:12px 16px;z-index:200;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:8px;z-index:200;background:var(--button);color:var(--button-ink);padding:10px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm)}
.skip-link:focus{left:16px;color:var(--button-ink)}
.container{width:min(100% - var(--gutter) * 2,var(--container));margin-inline:auto}
.container--narrow{width:min(100% - var(--gutter) * 2,var(--container-narrow))}
.site{position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.site-main{flex:1 0 auto;padding-block:28px 0}
.home .site-main{padding-top:24px}
.no-js .needs-js{display:none!important}

/* ==========================================================================
   04 · PRIMITIVES — buttons, chips, badges, inputs
   ========================================================================== */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;min-height:42px;padding:9px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);border:1px solid var(--button);background:var(--button);color:var(--button-ink);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;line-height:1.2;white-space:nowrap;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease),color var(--dur) var(--ease),transform var(--dur) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.btn:hover{background:var(--brand);border-color:var(--brand);color:var(--brand-ink);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex:none}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line-strong)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--soft);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line-strong)}
.btn--soft{background:var(--brand-soft);color:var(--brand-soft-ink);border-color:var(--brand-soft-line)}
.btn--soft:hover{background:var(--brand);color:var(--brand-ink);border-color:var(--brand)}
.btn--sm{min-height:34px;padding:6px 14px;font-size:13px}
.btn--lg{min-height:50px;padding:12px 26px;font-size:15px}
.btn--block{width:100%}
.icon-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);color:inherit;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease),color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.icon-btn:hover{background:var(--soft);color:var(--brand)}
.icon-btn svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.text-link{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--brand);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px;text-decoration-thickness:1.5px;text-decoration-color:var(--brand-soft-line)}
.text-link:hover{text-decoration-color:currentColor}
.chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);background:var(--brand-soft);color:var(--brand-soft-ink);border:1px solid var(--brand-soft-line);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;line-height:1.5;white-space:nowrap}
.chip:hover{background:var(--brand);color:var(--brand-ink);border-color:var(--brand)}
.chip--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--muted);border-color:var(--line)}
.chip--ghost:hover{background:var(--soft);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line-strong)}
.chip[aria-current=page],.chip.is-active{background:var(--button);color:var(--button-ink);border-color:var(--button)}
.cat-chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cat)}
.cat-chip::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cat);flex:none}
.cat-chip:hover{color:var(--cat);opacity:.8}
.badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:6px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.4;background:var(--ink);color:var(--bg)}
.badge--live{background:var(--live);color:#fff}
.badge--live::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;animation:pulse 1.4s infinite}
.badge--breaking{background:var(--live);color:#fff}
.badge--video{background:rgba(0,0,0,.72);color:#fff;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.badge--sponsored{background:var(--soft);color:var(--muted)}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.4;transform:scale(.7)}}
.kicker{display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:10px}
.deck{font-family:var(--font-deck);font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,21px);line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400}
input[type=text],input[type=search],input[type=email],input[type=url],input[type=number],input[type=password],textarea,select{width:100%;min-height:44px;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);transition:border-color var(--dur) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease)}
input:focus,textarea:focus,select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--brand);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--brand-soft)}
textarea{min-height:140px;resize:vertical}
input[type=search]::-webkit-search-decoration{-webkit-appearance:none}
::placeholder{color:var(--muted);opacity:.8}
.meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:6px 10px;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5}
.meta a:hover{color:var(--brand)}
.meta .dot::before{content:"·";margin:0 2px;opacity:.6}
.avatar{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex:none;background:var(--soft)}

/* ==========================================================================
   05 · HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:var(--z-header);color:var(--chrome-ink);background:var(--chrome-b);background-image:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--chrome-a) 0%,var(--chrome-b) 62%,var(--chrome-c) 100%);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.08);transition:box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.site-header.is-static{position:relative}
.site-header.is-scrolled{box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(5,21,76,.25)}
.masthead{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;align-items:center;gap:16px 28px;min-height:var(--header-h);transition:min-height var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.is-scrolled .masthead{min-height:var(--header-h-compact)}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;flex:none;max-width:var(--logo-width,196px);width:100%}
.brand img,.brand .custom-logo{width:100%;height:auto;max-height:var(--logo-height,44px);object-fit:contain;object-position:left center;transition:max-height var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.is-scrolled .brand img{max-height:calc(var(--logo-height,44px) - 6px)}
.brand--light{display:none}.brand--dark{display:block}
.brand-text{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:24px;letter-spacing:-.03em;text-transform:uppercase;color:inherit;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.brand-text .mark{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:var(--chrome-b);font-size:14px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.05em}
.primary-nav{min-width:0}
.primary-nav>ul,.primary-nav ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.primary-nav>ul{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:2px}
.primary-nav>ul>li{position:relative}
.primary-nav>ul>li>a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#f4f7ff;letter-spacing:.005em;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease),color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.primary-nav>ul>li>a:hover,.primary-nav>ul>li:focus-within>a,.primary-nav>ul>li.current-menu-item>a,.primary-nav>ul>li.current-menu-ancestor>a,.primary-nav>ul>li.current_page_item>a{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff}
.primary-nav>ul>li.current-menu-item>a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:14px;right:14px;bottom:3px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:#fff;opacity:.9}
.primary-nav .menu-item-has-children>a .caret{width:12px;height:12px;opacity:.75;transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.primary-nav>ul>li:hover>a .caret,.primary-nav>ul>li:focus-within>a .caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.primary-nav .sub-menu{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:0;min-width:220px;padding:8px;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(6px);transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease),transform var(--dur) var(--ease),visibility 0s linear var(--dur);z-index:5}
.primary-nav .sub-menu::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-12px;height:12px}
.primary-nav li:hover>.sub-menu,.primary-nav li:focus-within>.sub-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);transition-delay:0s}
.primary-nav .sub-menu li{position:relative}
.primary-nav .sub-menu a{display:block;padding:9px 12px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.primary-nav .sub-menu a:hover{background:var(--soft);color:var(--brand)}
.primary-nav .sub-menu .sub-menu{top:-8px;left:100%}
/* Mega panel (category items) */
.primary-nav .mega-panel{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,6px);width:min(920px,calc(100vw - 48px));padding:20px;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease),transform var(--dur) var(--ease),visibility 0s linear var(--dur);z-index:5;display:grid;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr;gap:24px}
.primary-nav .mega-panel::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-12px;height:12px}
.primary-nav li:hover>.mega-panel,.primary-nav li:focus-within>.mega-panel{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translate(-50%,0);transition-delay:0s}
.mega-panel__aside{border-right:1px solid var(--line);padding-right:20px}
.mega-panel__aside h4{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px}
.mega-panel__aside ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 14px;display:grid;gap:2px}
.mega-panel__aside a{display:block;padding:7px 10px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);font-size:14px;font-weight:500}
.mega-panel__aside a:hover{background:var(--soft);color:var(--brand)}
.mega-panel__aside .btn{margin-top:4px}
.mega-panel__posts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
.mega-panel__posts .card__title{font-size:14px}
.masthead-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;gap:4px}
.masthead-actions .icon-btn{color:#fff}
.masthead-actions .icon-btn:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff}
.masthead-actions .btn--cta{margin-left:6px;background:#fff;color:var(--chrome-b);border-color:#fff}
.masthead-actions .btn--cta:hover{background:#e7efff;color:#0a267c;border-color:#e7efff;transform:none}
.search-trigger{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;height:40px;padding:0 6px 0 14px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.search-trigger:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.search-trigger kbd{font:600 11px/1 var(--font-sans);padding:5px 7px;border-radius:6px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.search-trigger svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.theme-toggle .ico-sun,.theme-toggle .ico-moon{position:absolute;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),opacity .25s var(--ease)}
.theme-toggle{position:relative}
.theme-toggle .ico-sun{opacity:0;transform:rotate(-90deg) scale(.5)}
html[data-theme=dark] .theme-toggle .ico-sun{opacity:1;transform:none}
html[data-theme=dark] .theme-toggle .ico-moon{opacity:0;transform:rotate(90deg) scale(.5)}
.menu-toggle{display:none}
.header-progress{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-1px;height:3px;width:100%;background:transparent;pointer-events:none}
.header-progress span{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#8fb1ff,#fff);transition:width .08s linear}
.header-title{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding-inline:260px;pointer-events:none}
.header-title span{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;max-width:100%;opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease),transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.single .is-scrolled.show-title .header-title{display:flex}
.single .is-scrolled.show-title .header-title span{opacity:1;transform:none}
.single .is-scrolled.show-title .primary-nav{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.primary-nav{transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease)}

/* ==========================================================================
   06 · TICKER
   ========================================================================== */
.ticker{position:relative;z-index:var(--z-ticker);background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ticker-a),var(--ticker-b));border-bottom:1px solid var(--ticker-line);font-size:13px}
.ticker__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;min-height:40px}
.ticker__label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex:none;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand)}
.ticker__label i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brand);animation:pulse 1.6s infinite}
.ticker__label.is-breaking{color:var(--live)}
.ticker__label.is-breaking i{background:var(--live)}
.ticker__viewport{flex:1;min-width:0;overflow:hidden;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 3%,#000 97%,transparent)}
.ticker__track{display:flex;gap:0;width:max-content;animation:ticker var(--ticker-duration,40s) linear infinite}
.ticker.is-paused .ticker__track,.ticker:hover .ticker__track,.ticker:focus-within .ticker__track{animation-play-state:paused}
.ticker ul{display:flex;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.ticker li{flex:none;padding-right:42px;position:relative;white-space:nowrap}
.ticker li::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:18px;top:50%;width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--muted);transform:translateY(-50%)}
.ticker li a{font-weight:500}
.ticker li .badge{margin-right:8px;vertical-align:middle}
@keyframes ticker{to{transform:translateX(calc(-1 * var(--ticker-distance,50%)))}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ticker__track{animation:none}.ticker__viewport{overflow-x:auto}}

/* ==========================================================================
   07 · DRAWER (mobile menu)
   ========================================================================== */
.drawer{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:var(--z-drawer);display:flex;justify-content:flex-start}
.drawer__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--overlay);opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease)}
.drawer__panel{position:relative;width:min(88vw,380px);height:100%;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);display:flex;flex-direction:column;transform:translateX(-102%);transition:transform .3s var(--ease);overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain}
.drawer.is-open .drawer__scrim{opacity:1}
.drawer.is-open .drawer__panel{transform:none}
.drawer__head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:14px 16px 14px 20px;background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--chrome-a),var(--chrome-b));color:#fff}
.drawer__head .brand{max-width:150px}
.drawer__head .icon-btn{color:#fff}
.drawer__body{padding:16px 12px 24px;display:grid;gap:18px}
.drawer__search .search-form{margin:0}
.drawer-nav ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.drawer-nav>ul>li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.drawer-nav a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;padding:13px 10px;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;border-radius:var(--radius-sm)}
.drawer-nav a:hover{background:var(--soft)}
.drawer-nav .sub-menu{padding:0 0 8px 14px;display:none}
.drawer-nav li.is-open>.sub-menu{display:block}
.drawer-nav .sub-menu a{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;padding:9px 10px;color:var(--muted)}
.drawer-nav .sub-toggle{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);display:inline-grid;place-items:center;color:var(--muted)}
.drawer-nav .sub-toggle svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.drawer-nav li.is-open>.menu-row .sub-toggle svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.drawer-nav .menu-row{display:flex;align-items:center}
.drawer-nav .menu-row>a{flex:1}
.drawer__section h4{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin:0 10px 8px}
.drawer__chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;padding:0 10px}
.drawer__row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;padding:8px 10px}
.drawer__social{display:flex;gap:6px;padding:0 10px}
.drawer__social a{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--soft);color:var(--ink)}
.drawer__social a:hover{background:var(--brand);color:var(--brand-ink)}
.drawer__social svg{width:18px;height:18px}

/* ==========================================================================
   08 · SEARCH PANEL
   ========================================================================== */
.search-panel{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:var(--z-search);display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;padding:6vh 16px 16px}
.search-panel__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--overlay);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease)}
.search-panel__box{position:relative;width:min(100%,760px);max-height:88vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transform:translateY(-12px) scale(.985);opacity:0;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),opacity .2s var(--ease);overflow:hidden}
.search-panel.is-open .search-panel__scrim{opacity:1}
.search-panel.is-open .search-panel__box{transform:none;opacity:1}
.search-panel__form{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:10px 12px 10px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.search-panel__form svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--muted);flex:none}
.search-panel__form input{border:0;background:transparent;min-height:48px;padding:0;font-size:18px;box-shadow:none!important}
.search-panel__form .esc{font:600 11px/1 var(--font-sans);padding:6px 8px;border-radius:6px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);color:var(--muted);flex:none}
.search-panel__form .esc:hover{background:var(--soft);color:var(--ink)}
.search-panel__body{overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;padding:14px 12px 16px}
.search-panel__section{margin-bottom:18px}
.search-panel__section h4{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;margin:0 8px 10px}
.search-panel__chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;padding:0 8px}
.search-results{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:2px}
.search-results li a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:72px 1fr;gap:14px;align-items:center;padding:8px;border-radius:var(--radius);transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.search-results li a:hover,.search-results li a.is-active{background:var(--soft);color:inherit}
.search-results img,.search-results .thumb{width:72px;height:52px;border-radius:8px;object-fit:cover;background:var(--soft)}
.search-results .title{font-weight:600;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;display:block;margin-bottom:3px}
.search-results .title mark{background:var(--brand-soft);color:var(--brand-soft-ink);border-radius:3px;padding:0 2px}
.search-results .sub{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)}
.search-panel__status{padding:14px 8px;font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.search-panel__status .spinner{width:16px;height:16px;border:2px solid var(--line-strong);border-top-color:var(--brand);border-radius:50%;animation:spin .7s linear infinite}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.search-panel__foot{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;padding:10px 18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)}
.search-panel__foot kbd{font:600 11px/1 var(--font-sans);padding:4px 6px;border-radius:5px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);background:var(--soft);margin-right:4px}
.search-form{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;position:relative;margin:0}
.search-form label{flex:1;position:relative;display:block}
.search-form label svg{position:absolute;left:14px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--muted);pointer-events:none}
.search-form input[type=search]{padding-left:42px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill)}
.search-form .search-submit{flex:none}

/* ==========================================================================
   09 · CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;min-width:0}
.card__media{position:relative;display:block;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--soft);aspect-ratio:16/10;isolation:isolate}
.card__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.card:hover .card__media img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.card__media .badge{position:absolute;left:12px;top:12px;z-index:2}
.card__media .badge--video{left:auto;right:12px;top:auto;bottom:12px}
.card__media.is-fallback{display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--chrome-a),var(--chrome-c));color:#fff}
.card__media.is-fallback svg{width:36%;max-width:90px;opacity:.6}
.card__body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;min-width:0}
.card__meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:6px 12px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted)}
.card__meta time{white-space:nowrap}
.card__title{font-size:19px;line-height:1.28;font-weight:var(--head-weight)}
.card__title a{display:block;color:inherit;text-decoration:none;background-image:linear-gradient(currentColor,currentColor);background-size:0 1.5px;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:0 100%;transition:background-size .3s var(--ease),color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.card:hover .card__title a{color:var(--brand);background-size:100% 1.5px}
.card__excerpt{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.card__foot{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:auto}
.card__foot .avatar{width:22px;height:22px}
.card__link-cover{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1}
/* Hero */
.card--hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.5fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:0;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);min-height:100%}
.card--hero .card__media{border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16/10;height:100%}
.card--hero .card__body{padding:32px 32px 28px;justify-content:center;gap:14px}
.card--hero .card__title{font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,34px);line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.025em}
.card--hero .card__excerpt{font-family:var(--font-deck);font-size:18px;-webkit-line-clamp:4;line-height:1.5}
.card--hero .card__foot{margin-top:10px}
.card--hero .btn{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:8px}
/* Overlay hero (image with gradient + text) */
.card--overlay{display:block;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;color:#fff;isolation:isolate}
.card--overlay .card__media{border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16/11;height:100%}
.card--overlay .card__media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0) 30%,rgba(5,15,50,.55) 65%,rgba(5,15,50,.92) 100%)}
.card--overlay .card__body{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:22px;z-index:2}
.card--overlay .card__meta{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.card--overlay .card__title{font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,24px);color:#fff}
.card--overlay .card__title a{color:#fff}
.card--overlay:hover .card__title a{color:#fff}
.card--overlay .cat-chip{color:#fff}.card--overlay .cat-chip::before{background:var(--cat)}
/* Compact (thumb left) */
.card--compact{flex-direction:row;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start}
.card--compact .card__media{width:112px;flex:none;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:10px}
.card--compact .card__title{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.32}
.card--compact .card__meta{font-size:12px}
.card--compact .card__excerpt{display:none}
/* List (archive rows) */
.card--list{flex-direction:row;gap:22px;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.card--list .card__media{width:min(38%,300px);flex:none;aspect-ratio:16/10}
.card--list .card__title{font-size:21px}
.card--list .card__excerpt{-webkit-line-clamp:2}
/* Numbered trending */
.card--number{flex-direction:row;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.card--number .num{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:40px;line-height:.9;font-weight:500;color:var(--brand-soft-line);letter-spacing:-.04em;min-width:34px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
html[data-theme=dark] .card--number .num{color:var(--brand-soft-line)}
.card--number .card__title{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.32}
.card--number .card__media{width:84px;flex:none;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:10px;margin-left:auto}
/* Text-only row */
.card--row{flex-direction:row;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.card--row .card__title{font-size:15px}
.card--row .card__media{display:none}
/* Grids */
.grid{display:grid;gap:28px 24px}
.grid--2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
.grid--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.grid--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))}
.grid--list{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}
.stack{display:grid;gap:0}
.stack>.card--compact{padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.stack>.card--compact:first-child{padding-top:0}
.stack>.card--compact:last-child{border-bottom:0}

/* ==========================================================================
   10 · SECTIONS / HOMEPAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.section{margin-bottom:var(--section-gap)}
.section-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;margin-bottom:22px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);position:relative}
.section-head::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;width:72px;height:2px;background:var(--cat,var(--brand))}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,28px);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.section-head h2 .kicker{margin:0}
.section-head .section-head__aside{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}
.section-head .chips{display:flex;gap:6px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.section-head--plain{border-bottom-color:var(--line)}
.section-head--plain::after{display:none}
.section-head--uppercase h2{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;font-size:20px}
.home-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,2fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px;align-items:stretch}
.home-hero__side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.home-hero__side h2{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.home-hero__side h2 i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--live);animation:pulse 1.6s infinite}
.home-hero__side .stack{flex:1}
.home-hero__side .stack>.card--compact{padding:13px 0}
.home-hero__side .text-link{margin-top:12px;align-self:flex-start}
.home-hero--mosaic{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(0,1fr)}
.home-hero--mosaic .mosaic{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.home-hero--mosaic .mosaic .card--overlay .card__media{aspect-ratio:16/12}
.home-hero--mosaic .mosaic .card--overlay .card__title{font-size:16px}
.home-hero--mosaic .mosaic .card--overlay .card__body{padding:14px}
.trending{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0 28px}
.trending .card--number:nth-child(-n+5){border-top:0}
.cat-section .section-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,.9fr);gap:28px}
.cat-section .section-grid .lead .card__title{font-size:clamp(22px,2.2vw,28px)}
.cat-section .section-grid .lead .card__media{aspect-ratio:16/10}
.cat-section .section-grid .lead .card__excerpt{display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;font-size:15px}
.cat-section .section-grid .mid{display:grid;gap:24px;align-content:start}
.cat-section .section-grid .mid .card__media{aspect-ratio:16/9}
.cat-section .section-grid .mid .card__title{font-size:17px}
.cat-section .section-grid .mid .card__excerpt{display:none}
.cat-section .section-grid .list{display:grid;align-content:start}
.cat-section .section-grid .list .card--row:first-child{padding-top:0}
.cat-section--alt .section-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}
.cat-section--alt .section-grid .lead{grid-column:span 1}
.cat-section--alt .section-grid .lead .card__title{font-size:20px}
.cat-section--alt .section-grid .mid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.cat-section--grid .section-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.cat-section--grid .section-grid .lead,.cat-section--grid .section-grid .mid,.cat-section--grid .section-grid .list{display:contents}
.cat-section--grid .section-grid .lead .card__title{font-size:19px}
.cat-section--grid .section-grid .mid .card__excerpt{display:-webkit-box}
.cat-section--grid .section-grid .card--row{display:none}
.video-section .grid .card__media{aspect-ratio:16/9}
.video-section .card__media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at center,rgba(0,0,0,.15),rgba(0,0,0,.35));opacity:0;transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.video-section .card:hover .card__media::after{opacity:1}
.play{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:var(--chrome-b);display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:2;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.card:hover .play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08)}
.play svg{width:22px;height:22px;margin-left:3px}
.picks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px}
.picks .card--overlay .card__media{aspect-ratio:3/4}
.band{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;background:var(--chrome-b);background-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 0,rgba(64,122,255,.28),transparent 55%),linear-gradient(120deg,var(--footer-a) 0%,var(--footer-b) 65%,var(--footer-c) 100%);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:40px}
.band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;background:url(assets/images/stadium-outline.svg) center bottom/cover no-repeat;opacity:.14}
.band__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:32px;align-items:center}
.band h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.025em}
.band p{color:#d4e1ff;font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;max-width:52ch}
.band .kicker{color:#a4c2ff}
.band .form-row{display:flex;gap:10px}
.band input[type=email]{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff;min-height:50px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding-left:18px}
.band input[type=email]::placeholder{color:#c1d5ff}
.band .btn{background:#fff;color:var(--chrome-b);border-color:#fff;min-height:50px;padding-inline:24px}
.band .btn:hover{background:#e7efff;color:#0a267c;transform:none}
.band .fine{font-size:12px;color:#a4c2ff;margin-top:10px}
.band--social .band__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.social-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:22px}
.social-card{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease),transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.social-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.social-card svg{width:26px;height:26px;flex:none}
.social-card b{display:block;font-size:17px;line-height:1.1}
.social-card span{font-size:12px;color:#c1d5ff}
.latest-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 340px;gap:40px;align-items:start}
.latest-wrap .grid--list .card--list:first-child{padding-top:0}
.load-more{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:28px}
.poll-slot:empty,.scores-slot:empty{display:none}

/* ==========================================================================
   11 · SIDEBAR / WIDGETS
   ========================================================================== */
.sidebar{display:grid;gap:28px;align-content:start}
.sidebar--sticky{position:sticky;top:calc(var(--header-h-compact) + 20px)}
.widget{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:22px 22px 20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.widget-title,.widget h2.widget-title{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:16px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.widget-title::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;width:40px;height:2px;background:var(--brand)}
.widget ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.widget li{padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:14.5px}
.widget li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.widget li a:hover{color:var(--brand)}
.widget .stack>.card--compact{padding:11px 0}
.widget--plain{background:transparent;border:0;padding:0;box-shadow:none}
.widget select{width:100%}
.widget_search .search-form{margin:0}
.widget .wp-block-group{margin:0}
.widget-cat-list a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px}
.widget-cat-list .count{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);background:var(--soft);padding:2px 8px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill)}
.widget-social{display:grid;gap:8px}
.widget-social a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--soft);font-weight:600;font-size:14px}
.widget-social a:hover{background:var(--brand-soft);color:var(--brand-soft-ink)}
.widget-social svg{width:20px;height:20px;flex:none}
.widget-social .count{margin-left:auto;font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500}
.tagcloud{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.tagcloud a{font-size:12px!important;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);background:var(--soft);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.tagcloud a:hover{background:var(--brand-soft);border-color:var(--brand-soft-line);color:var(--brand-soft-ink)}
.ad-slot{display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:12px;margin:24px 0}
.ad-slot:empty{display:none}
.ad-slot--sidebar{margin:0}
.ad-slot>*{max-width:100%}

/* ==========================================================================
   12 · ARCHIVES, SEARCH, AUTHOR, 404, PAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero{position:relative;padding:34px 0 28px;margin-bottom:30px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.page-hero--band{color:#fff;background:var(--chrome-b);background-image:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--footer-a),var(--footer-b) 65%,var(--footer-c));border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:40px;border:0;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero--band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:url(assets/images/stadium-outline.svg) center bottom/cover no-repeat;opacity:.14}
.page-hero--band .kicker{color:#a4c2ff}
.page-hero--band .deck{color:#d4e1ff}
.page-hero--band .chip{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.25)}
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/* ==========================================================================
   13 · ARTICLE
   ========================================================================== */
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/* ==========================================================================
   14 · COMMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
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/* ==========================================================================
   15 · FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;margin-top:88px;color:#fff;background:#082989;background-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 0,rgba(64,122,255,.24),transparent 55%),linear-gradient(120deg,var(--footer-a) 0%,var(--footer-b) 65%,var(--footer-c) 100%);border-top:1px solid rgba(68,117,231,.45)}
.site-footer::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;background:url(assets/images/stadium-outline.svg) center bottom/cover no-repeat;opacity:.16}
.site-footer::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,24,83,.2),transparent 65%)}
html[data-theme=dark] .site-footer::before{opacity:.12}
.site-footer a:hover{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;gap:40px;padding:56px 0 40px}
.footer-brand .brand{max-width:200px;margin-bottom:18px}
.footer-brand .tagline{font-family:var(--font-deck);font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;max-width:24ch;margin-bottom:12px;color:#fff}
.footer-brand p{font-size:14px;color:var(--chrome-muted);max-width:40ch}
.footer-brand .socials{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:18px}
.footer-brand .socials a{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff}
.footer-brand .socials a:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--chrome-b);text-decoration:none}
.footer-brand .socials svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.footer-col h2,.footer-col .widget-title{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin:0 0 18px;border:0;padding:0}
.footer-col .widget-title::after{display:none}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.footer-col li{border:0;padding:0;font-size:14px;color:var(--chrome-muted)}
.footer-col .sub-menu{padding:10px 0 0 12px}
.footer-col .widget{background:transparent;border:0;padding:0;box-shadow:none;color:var(--chrome-muted)}
.footer-col .widget li{border-bottom:0}
.footer-col .tagcloud a{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff}
.footer-col input[type=email],.footer-col input[type=text]{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff}
.footer-col .btn{background:#fff;color:var(--chrome-b);border-color:#fff}
.footer-bottom{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px 20px;padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(219,232,255,.23);font-size:12.5px;color:var(--chrome-muted)}
.footer-bottom ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0;padding:0}
.footer-bottom .to-top{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.footer-bottom .to-top svg{width:14px;height:14px}

/* ==========================================================================
   16 · THIRD-PARTY HOOK STYLES (plugins drop into these slots)
   ========================================================================== */
.scp-slot{margin:28px 0}
.scp-slot:empty{display:none;margin:0}
.wpcf7 input,.wpcf7 textarea{margin-bottom:6px}
.wpcf7-submit{min-height:44px;padding:10px 22px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);background:var(--button);color:var(--button-ink);font-weight:600;border:0}

/* ==========================================================================
   17 · RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width:1200px){
  .trending{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .trending .card--number:nth-child(-n+5){border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .trending .card--number:nth-child(-n+3){border-top:0}
  .mega-panel__posts{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .picks{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .header-title{padding-inline:220px}
}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  :root{--gutter:24px}
  .menu-toggle{display:inline-flex}
  .primary-nav{display:none}
  .masthead{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto}
  .search-trigger span,.search-trigger kbd{display:none}
  .search-trigger{width:40px;padding:0;justify-content:center;background:transparent;border-color:transparent}
  .home-hero,.home-hero--mosaic{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .card--hero{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .card--hero .card__media{aspect-ratio:16/9;height:auto}
  .card--hero .card__body{padding:24px}
  .cat-section .section-grid,.cat-section--alt .section-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .cat-section .section-grid .list{grid-column:1 / -1;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 24px}
  .cat-section--grid .section-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .grid--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .latest-wrap,.archive-layout,.article-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .sidebar--sticky{position:static}
  .sidebar{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}
  .sidebar .toc{display:none}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
  .band__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .social-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .header-title{display:none!important}
  .single .is-scrolled.show-title .primary-nav{opacity:1}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  :root{--gutter:18px;--header-h:62px;--header-h-compact:56px;--section-gap:44px;--article-size:16.5px}
  .brand{max-width:150px}
  .brand img{max-height:36px}
  .masthead{gap:10px}
  .masthead-actions .btn--cta{display:none}
  .ticker__label span{display:none}
  .trending{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .trending .card--number:nth-child(-n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .trending .card--number:first-child{border-top:0}
  .cat-section .section-grid,.cat-section--alt .section-grid,.cat-section--grid .section-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cat-section .section-grid .list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cat-section .section-grid .mid .card__excerpt{display:-webkit-box}
  .grid--2,.grid--3,.grid--4{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .card--list{flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
  .card--list .card__media{width:100%}
  .card--list .card__title{font-size:19px}
  .sidebar{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .article-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .share-rail{display:none}
  .byline__tools{margin-left:0;width:100%;justify-content:flex-start}
  .article-figure{margin-inline:calc(-1 * var(--gutter));border-radius:0}
  .article-figure figcaption{padding-inline:var(--gutter)}
  .entry-content .alignleft,.entry-content .alignright{float:none;margin:1.5em 0;max-width:100%}
  .author-box{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .post-nav{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .post-nav .post-nav__next{text-align:left}
  .post-nav .post-nav__next .kicker{justify-content:flex-start}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;padding:40px 0 28px}
  .band{padding:28px 22px}
  .band .form-row{flex-direction:column}
  .social-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
  .page-hero--band{padding:26px 20px}
  .author-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:left}
  .author-hero .avatar{width:84px;height:84px}
  .picks{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
  .picks .card--overlay .card__media{aspect-ratio:4/5}
  .search-panel{padding:0}
  .search-panel__box{width:100%;max-height:100vh;height:100%;border-radius:0;border:0}
  .section-head{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
  .section-head .section-head__aside{justify-content:flex-start}
  .comment-list .children{padding-left:18px}
  .back-to-top{right:14px;bottom:14px;width:40px;height:40px}
  .card--hero .card__title{font-size:24px}
  .home-hero__side{padding:16px 18px}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
  .card--compact .card__media{width:96px}
  .social-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .picks{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18 · PRINT
   ========================================================================== */
@media print{
  .site-header,.ticker,.drawer,.search-panel,.share-rail,.sidebar,.site-footer,.back-to-top,.post-nav,.related,.comments,.byline__tools,.article-share,.toc,.scp-slot,.ad-slot{display:none!important}
  body,html[data-theme=dark] body{background:#fff;color:#111}
  .article-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .entry-content a{color:#111;text-decoration:none}
  .entry-content a[href^="http"]::after{content:" (" attr(href) ")";font-size:.8em;color:#555}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19 · LATE ADDITIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.toc-mobile{display:block}
.has-sidebar .toc-mobile{display:none}
@media (max-width:1024px){.has-sidebar .toc-mobile{display:block}}
.article-video{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#000}
.article-video iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}
.article-figure--video{background:#000}
.home-main>.section:first-child{margin-top:4px}
.is-style-scp-ticks{list-style:none;padding-left:0}
.is-style-scp-ticks li{padding-left:28px;position:relative}
.is-style-scp-ticks li::before{content:"✓";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--brand);font-weight:700}
.is-style-scp-lead{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.25em;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5}
.is-style-scp-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:22px}
.brand.is-custom img{background:#fff;padding:5px 8px;border-radius:6px}
/* Trending: image-first cards with a big overlaid number; sidebar version stays a compact row */
.trending .card--number{flex-direction:column;gap:10px;position:relative;padding:0;border-top:0}
.trending .card--number .card__media{order:-1;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:var(--radius);margin:0}
.trending .card--number .num{position:absolute;left:10px;top:6px;z-index:2;color:#fff;font-size:46px;text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.55);line-height:1}
.trending .card--number .card__title{font-size:16px}
.widget .card--number .card__media{display:none}
.widget .card--number{gap:12px}
.widget .card--number .num{font-size:30px;min-width:30px}
@media (max-width:760px){.trending{gap:0}.trending .card--number{flex-direction:row;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.trending .card--number:first-child{border-top:0}.trending .card--number .card__media{order:0;width:96px;aspect-ratio:4/3;margin-left:auto}.trending .card--number .num{position:static;color:var(--brand-soft-line);text-shadow:none;font-size:34px}}

/* ==========================================================================
   20 · HOMEPAGE v2 (1.1.0) — spotlight, trending band, sports tabs
   ========================================================================== */
:root{--band:#0b1636;--band-2:#13245a;--band-ink:#ffffff;--band-muted:#b7c5ea;--band-line:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
html[data-theme=dark]{--band:#151d33;--band-2:#1c2744;--band-muted:#a9b6d6;--band-line:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}

/* Date + trending topics */
.spotlight-wrap{margin-bottom:var(--section-gap)}
.topbar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin:0 0 16px;min-width:0}
.topbar__date{flex:none;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);padding-right:18px;border-right:1px solid var(--line-strong);line-height:1.2}
.topbar__topics{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;min-width:0;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#000 90%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#000 90%,transparent);padding:2px 24px 2px 0}
.topbar__topics::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.topbar__label{flex:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--live);margin-right:2px}
.topic{flex:none;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);padding:5px 12px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);white-space:nowrap;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease),border-color var(--dur) var(--ease),color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.topic span{color:var(--brand);margin-right:1px;font-weight:700}
.topic:hover{background:var(--brand-soft);border-color:var(--brand-soft-line);color:var(--brand-soft-ink)}

/* Spotlight grid */
.spotlight{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.9fr) minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,.95fr);gap:20px}
.spotlight.no-feed{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.9fr) minmax(0,1fr)}
.spotlight.no-tiles{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,2fr) minmax(0,1fr)}
.spotlight.no-tiles.no-feed{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.spotlight__tiles{display:grid;grid-auto-rows:1fr;gap:20px;min-width:0}

/* Spot cards (text over photo) */
.spot{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;min-height:230px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);background:var(--band);color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.spot--lead{min-height:520px}
.spot__media{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2}
.spot__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 28%;transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.spot:hover .spot__media img{transform:scale(1.045)}
.spot__media.is-fallback{display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--chrome-a),var(--chrome-c))}
.spot__media.is-fallback svg{width:30%;max-width:120px;color:#fff;opacity:.45}
.spot::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(4,10,32,0) 28%,rgba(4,10,32,.42) 52%,rgba(4,10,32,.93) 100%);transition:opacity .3s var(--ease)}
.spot--lead::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(4,10,32,0) 34%,rgba(4,10,32,.5) 58%,rgba(4,10,32,.95) 100%),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(4,10,32,.35),transparent 60%)}
.spot__body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;padding:20px 20px 18px}
.spot--lead .spot__body{gap:12px;padding:32px 36px 30px;max-width:760px}
.spot__chips{position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.cat-chip--solid{color:#fff;background:var(--cat);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:6px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.cat-chip--solid::before{display:none}
.cat-chip--solid:hover{color:#fff;opacity:1;filter:brightness(1.12)}
.spot__title{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(17px,1.45vw,20px);line-height:1.24;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.018em;text-shadow:0 1px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.spot--lead .spot__title{font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,44px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.03em;max-width:22ch}
.spot--tile .spot__title{display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.spot__title a,.spot__title a:hover{color:#fff}
.spot__title a::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1}
.spot__title a:focus-visible{outline:none}
.spot:has(.spot__title a:focus-visible){outline:3px solid var(--brand);outline-offset:3px}
.spot__deck{font-family:var(--font-deck);font-size:18.5px;line-height:1.45;color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);max-width:58ch;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.spot__meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:6px 10px;font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.spot__meta .avatar{width:24px;height:24px;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
.spot__meta b{color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.spot__meta .dot{width:3px;height:3px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor;opacity:.7}
.spot .badge{box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}

/* Just-in feed */
.spotlight__feed{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-width:0;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:18px 20px 16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.spotlight__feed h2{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px}
.spotlight__feed h2 i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--live);animation:pulse 1.6s infinite}
.feed{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.feed li{position:relative;padding:12px 0 12px 20px}
.feed li+li{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.feed li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:1px;top:18px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cat);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb,var(--cat) 20%,transparent)}
.feed li::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:4.5px;top:30px;bottom:-14px;width:1px;background:var(--line-strong);opacity:.7}
.feed li:last-child::after{display:none}
.feed__meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:3px}
.feed__cat{color:var(--cat);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700}
html[data-theme=dark] .feed__cat{color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--cat) 55%,#fff)}
.feed a{display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.36;color:var(--ink)}
.feed a:hover{color:var(--brand)}
.spotlight__feed .text-link{margin-top:8px;align-self:flex-start}

/* Trending band */
.trend-band{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 var(--section-gap);padding:44px 0 50px;color:var(--band-ink);background:var(--band);background-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 140% at 100% 0,rgba(45,100,235,.38),transparent 62%),linear-gradient(180deg,var(--band),var(--band-2))}
.trend-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;background:url(assets/images/stadium-outline.svg) center bottom/cover no-repeat;opacity:.07}
.trend-band__head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;margin-bottom:26px}
.trend-band__head h2{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,30px)}
.trend-band__head h2 svg{color:#ff8a3d;width:26px;height:26px;flex:none}
.trend-band__head p{margin-top:6px;font-size:14px;color:var(--band-muted)}
.trend-band__nav{display:flex;gap:8px;flex:none}
.trend-band__nav button{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--band-line);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease),opacity var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.trend-band__nav button:hover:not(:disabled){background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.trend-band__nav button:disabled{opacity:.3;cursor:default}
.trend-band :focus-visible{outline-color:#a4c2ff}
.trend-rail{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px}
.trend{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;min-width:0}
.trend__media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;background:var(--band-2);box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.trend__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.trend__media.is-fallback{display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff}
.trend__media.is-fallback svg{width:30%;opacity:.4}
.trend:hover .trend__media img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.trend__body{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
.trend__num{flex:none;min-width:34px;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:54px;line-height:.78;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.05em;font-variant-numeric:lining-nums;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.4px rgba(164,194,255,.8)}
.trend:first-child .trend__num{color:#fff;-webkit-text-stroke:0}
.trend__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;min-width:0}
.trend .cat-chip{color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--cat) 45%,#fff)}
.trend .cat-chip::before{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--cat) 55%,#fff)}
.trend__title{font-size:16px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.trend__title a{color:#fff;background-image:linear-gradient(currentColor,currentColor);background-size:0 1.5px;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:0 100%;transition:background-size .3s var(--ease)}
.trend:hover .trend__title a,.trend__title a:hover{color:#fff;background-size:100% 1.5px}
.trend__meta{font-size:12px;color:var(--band-muted)}

/* Sports tabs */
.sports-hub__head{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px 24px;margin-bottom:26px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink)}
.sports-hub__head::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;width:96px;height:2px;background:var(--cat);transition:background .3s var(--ease)}
.sports-hub__head h2{font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,28px)}
.tabs{display:flex;gap:4px;max-width:100%;padding:4px;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);background:var(--soft);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.tabs::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.tab{flex:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);white-space:nowrap;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease),color var(--dur) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.tab__dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cat)}
.tab__count{min-width:22px;padding:1px 7px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);background:var(--paper);color:var(--muted);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-align:center;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease),color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.tab:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.tab[aria-selected=true]{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.tab[aria-selected=true] .tab__count{background:var(--cat);color:#fff}
.js .sports-panel:not(.is-active){display:none}
.js .sports-panel.is-active{animation:panelIn .35s var(--ease)}
@keyframes panelIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.sports-panel:focus-visible{outline-offset:8px;border-radius:var(--radius)}
.sports-panel__title{font-size:20px;margin:0 0 16px}
.js .sports-panel__title{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap}
.no-js .sports-panel+.sports-panel{margin-top:40px}
.sp-grid{display:grid;gap:28px}
.sp-grid--full{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,.95fr)}
.sp-grid--three{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(0,1fr)}
.sp-grid--two{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
.sp-grid--one{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.sp-lead .card__media{aspect-ratio:16/10}
.sp-lead .card__title{font-size:clamp(22px,2.1vw,27px);line-height:1.18}
.sp-lead .card__excerpt{font-size:15px}
.sp-mid{display:grid;gap:24px;align-content:start}
.sp-mid .card__media{aspect-ratio:16/9}
.sp-mid .card__title{font-size:17px}
.sp-list{display:grid;align-content:start}
.sp-list .card--compact{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.sp-list .card--compact:first-child{padding-top:0}
.sp-list .card--compact:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.sp-grid--two .card__media{aspect-ratio:16/9}
.sp-grid--two .card__title{font-size:clamp(19px,1.8vw,23px)}
.sp-grid--one .card--list{padding:0;border-bottom:0;align-items:center;gap:32px}
.sp-grid--one .card--list .card__media{width:min(54%,620px)}
.sp-grid--one .card__title{font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);line-height:1.15}
.sp-grid--one .card__excerpt{-webkit-line-clamp:3;font-size:15.5px}
.sports-panel__foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;margin-top:26px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}

/* Newsletter band: follow row */
.band__social{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:8px 10px;margin-top:26px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);font-size:13px;color:#c1d5ff}
.band__social>span{margin-right:4px}
.band__social a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:6px 12px 6px 9px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);color:#fff;font-weight:600;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease),color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.band__social a:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--chrome-b);text-decoration:none}
.band__social svg{width:15px;height:15px}
.band__social small{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;opacity:.75}

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .spotlight{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.55fr) minmax(0,1fr)}
  .spot--lead{min-height:460px}
  .spotlight__feed{grid-column:1/-1}
  .spotlight.no-tiles .spotlight__feed{grid-column:auto}
  .spotlight:not(.no-tiles) .feed{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));column-gap:28px}
  .spotlight:not(.no-tiles) .feed li+li{border-top:0}
  .spotlight:not(.no-tiles) .feed li::after{display:none}
  .trend-rail{display:flex;gap:18px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scrollbar-width:none;margin-right:calc(-1 * var(--gutter));padding-right:var(--gutter)}
  .trend-rail::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .trend{flex:0 0 260px;scroll-snap-align:start}
}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .sp-grid--full{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}
  .sp-grid--full .sp-list{grid-column:1/-1;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));column-gap:24px}
  .sp-grid--full .sp-list .card--compact:nth-child(2){padding-top:0}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .topbar{gap:12px;margin-bottom:12px}
  .topbar__date{display:none}
  .spotlight{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
  .spot{min-height:0}
  .spot--lead{aspect-ratio:4/5;max-height:560px}
  .spot--lead .spot__body{padding:22px 20px 20px;gap:10px}
  .spot--lead .spot__title{font-size:27px}
  .spot--lead .spot__deck{font-size:16px}
  .spotlight__tiles{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));grid-auto-rows:auto;gap:12px}
  .spot--tile{aspect-ratio:4/5}
  .spot--tile .spot__body{padding:12px 12px 12px;gap:8px}
  .spot--tile .spot__title{font-size:15px;-webkit-line-clamp:4}
  .spot--tile .spot__meta span:not(.dot),.spot--tile .spot__meta .dot{display:none}
  .spot--tile .cat-chip--solid{font-size:10px;padding:3px 7px}
  .spotlight__feed{padding:16px}
  .spotlight:not(.no-tiles) .feed{display:flex}
  .spotlight:not(.no-tiles) .feed li+li{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .spotlight:not(.no-tiles) .feed li::after{display:block}
  .trend-band{padding:32px 0 36px}
  .trend-band__head{margin-bottom:20px}
  .trend{flex-basis:76%}
  .trend__num{font-size:46px}
  .sports-hub__head{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .tabs{border-radius:14px}
  .sp-grid--full,.sp-grid--three,.sp-grid--two{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
  .sp-grid--full .sp-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .sp-grid--full .sp-list .card--compact:nth-child(2){padding-top:14px}
  .sp-mid{gap:0}
  .sp-mid .card,.sp-grid--two .card+.card{flex-direction:row;gap:14px;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .sp-mid .card__media,.sp-grid--two .card+.card .card__media{width:112px;flex:none;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:10px}
  .sp-mid .card__title,.sp-grid--two .card+.card .card__title{font-size:15.5px}
  .sp-grid--two .card+.card .card__excerpt{display:none}
  .sp-grid--one .card--list{gap:14px}
  .sp-grid--one .card--list .card__media{width:100%}
  .sports-panel__foot{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;text-align:center}
  .band__social{justify-content:center}
  .band__social>span{width:100%;text-align:center;margin:0 0 2px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.spot__media img,.trend__media img{transition:none}}
@media print{.trend-band,.topbar,.tabs{display:none!important}.js .sports-panel:not(.is-active){display:block}}

/* 20b · Spot cards: photo on top, headline in a panel below.
   SportsClaus artwork usually carries its own big text, so nothing is laid over the image. */
.spot{min-height:0;justify-content:flex-start;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.spot--lead{min-height:0;border-color:transparent;color:#fff;background:var(--band);background-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 100% 100%,rgba(45,100,235,.38),transparent 62%),linear-gradient(160deg,var(--band) 0%,var(--band-2) 100%)}
.spot::after,.spot--lead::after{content:none}
.spot__media{position:relative;inset:auto;z-index:0;flex:none;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;background:var(--soft)}
.spot--lead .spot__media{background:var(--band-2)}
.spot__media img{position:absolute;inset:0;object-position:center}
.spot__body{flex:1;gap:8px;padding:16px 18px 16px}
.spot--lead .spot__body{gap:12px;padding:24px 30px 26px;max-width:none}
.spot__title{text-shadow:none}
.spot--lead .spot__title{font-size:clamp(26px,2.55vw,38px);line-height:1.1;max-width:none}
.spot--tile .spot__title{color:var(--ink);font-size:17px;line-height:1.28;font-weight:650}
.spot--tile .spot__title a{color:var(--ink);transition:color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.spot--tile:hover .spot__title a{color:var(--brand)}
.spot--tile .spot__meta{margin-top:auto;color:var(--muted)}
.spot--lead .spot__deck{font-size:18px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.84);-webkit-line-clamp:2}
.spot--lead .spot__meta{margin-top:auto;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.spot--lead .cat-chip--solid{box-shadow:none}
.spot--tile{transition:box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),transform var(--dur) var(--ease),border-color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.spot--tile:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:var(--brand-soft-line)}
.spot:has(.spot__title a:focus-visible){outline:3px solid var(--brand);outline-offset:3px}
@media (max-width:1100px){.spot--lead{min-height:0}}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .spot--lead,.spot--tile{aspect-ratio:auto;max-height:none}
  .spot--lead .spot__body{padding:18px 18px 20px}
  .spot--lead .spot__title{font-size:25px}
  .spot--tile .spot__body{padding:10px 12px 12px}
  .spot--tile .spot__title{font-size:14.5px;-webkit-line-clamp:4}
  .spot--tile .spot__chips{display:none}
}

/* 20c · Poll section: intro beside the poll */
.poll-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:40px;align-items:center;padding:36px 40px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);background:var(--soft);border:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.poll-split::before{content:"";position:absolute;right:-60px;top:-60px;width:260px;height:260px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,color-mix(in srgb,var(--brand) 14%,transparent),transparent 70%);z-index:-1}
.poll-split__intro h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);margin:2px 0 10px}
.poll-split__intro p{color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;max-width:38ch}
.poll-split__icon{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--brand);color:var(--brand-ink);margin-bottom:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.poll-split__icon svg{width:26px;height:26px}
.poll-split .scp-poll{margin:0;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
@media (max-width:860px){.poll-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;padding:24px 20px}.poll-split__icon{width:44px;height:44px;margin-bottom:12px}}
/* Lead keeps a 16:9 photo so the headline stays above the fold; the byline anchors to the panel bottom */
.spot--lead .spot__body{justify-content:flex-start}
.spot--lead .spot__meta{margin-top:auto;padding-top:6px}
.spot--lead .spot__media{aspect-ratio:16/10}
.spot--lead .spot__deck{-webkit-line-clamp:3}
@media (max-width:760px){.spot--lead .spot__media{aspect-ratio:16/9}.spot--lead .spot__deck{-webkit-line-clamp:2}}