/* ===================================
   MODERN & SLEEK NEWS PAGE STYLES - SPORTZEY BRANDING
   =================================== */

/* Global scrolling improvements for news page */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

body {
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Performance optimizations for smooth scrolling */
* {
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-perspective: 1000;
    perspective: 1000;
}

/* Ensure smooth scrolling for all scrollable elements */
.news-container, .news-grid, .news-card {
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Fix any potential overflow issues */
.news-hero, .news-section {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    overflow-y: visible;
}

/* Modern CSS Variables - Sportzey Brand Colors */
:root {
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    --glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --card-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --card-shadow-hover: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sportzey-black) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
    --gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sportzey-beige) 0%, var(--sportzey-beige-dark) 100%);
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sportzey-beige) 0%, var(--sportzey-beige-light) 100%);
    --text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-bounce: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}

/* Modern Page Loader */
.page-loader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sportzey-black) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10000;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

.page-loader.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.loader-content {
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
}

.loader-spinner {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-top: 4px solid white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
}

.loader-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.9;
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Modern Scroll Progress Indicator */
.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 9999;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.scroll-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.1s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.5);
}

/* Hero Section - Modern Glassmorphism with Sportzey Colors */
.news-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sportzey-black) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
    padding: 8rem 0 6rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ALL FADE EFFECTS COMPLETELY REMOVED - Clean design with clear section separation */

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Enhanced Hero with Icon */
.hero-main {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-icon {
    color: var(--sportzey-beige);
    opacity: 0.9;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.hero-icon:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.hero-icon svg {
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: var(--text-shadow);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sportzey-beige) 0%, var(--sportzey-beige-light) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
    color: rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-shadow: var(--text-shadow);
}

/* Enhanced Stats with Modern Cards */
.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    min-width: 180px;
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 45%;
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
    border-color: var(--sportzey-black);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    color: var(--sportzey-black);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.stat-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    min-width: 0;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--sportzey-black);
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Jersey25', sans-serif;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--sportzey-black);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.stat-time {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--sportzey-gray);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.2);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.3);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* News Section - Modern Grid Layout */
.news-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--sportzey-beige-light);
    position: relative;
}

/* ALL FADE EFFECTS COMPLETELY REMOVED - Clean design with clear section separation */

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Modern News Grid */
.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(380px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Enhanced News Cards */
.news-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.news-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

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

/* Enhanced Card Image */
.card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.article-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.news-card:hover .article-image {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Modern Placeholder Image */
.placeholder-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3f4f6 0%, #e5e7eb 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.placeholder-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
    color: #9ca3af;
}

/* Modern Card Header */
.card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.card-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Enhanced Category Tags */
.category-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    border: none;
    align-self: flex-start;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.category-tag:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Category-specific colors with modern gradients */
.category-cricket {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #b91c1c 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-football {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-tennis {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-olympics {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-hockey {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-badminton {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0891b2 0%, #0e7490 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-kabaddi {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be185d 0%, #9d174d 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-wrestling {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #92400e 0%, #78350f 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-boxing {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-shooting {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #374151 0%, #1f2937 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-weightlifting {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #166534 0%, #14532d 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-archery {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9d174d 0%, #831843 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-table-tennis {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488 0%, #0f766e 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-chess {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f2937 0%, #111827 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-general {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sportzey-gray) 0%, #4b5563 100%);
    color: white;
}

.category-other {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sportzey-gray-light) 0%, #9ca3af 100%);
    color: white;
}

/* Modern Source Badges */
.source-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    align-self: flex-start;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.source-badge:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Source-specific colors with modern gradients */
.source-badge.source-bbc {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #b91c1c 100%);
    color: white;
}

.source-badge.source-espn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000 0%, #1f2937 100%);
    color: white;
}

.source-badge.source-times {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
    color: white;
}

.source-badge.source-hindustan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
    color: white;
}

.source-badge.source-sportskeeda {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
    color: white;
}

.source-badge.source-cricbuzz {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
    color: white;
}

.source-badge.source-google {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4285f4 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
    color: white;
}

.source-badge.source-reuters {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #b91c1c 100%);
    color: white;
}

.source-badge.source-other {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sportzey-beige) 0%, var(--sportzey-beige-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.source-logo {
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.card-content {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 2rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Enhanced Typography */
.article-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.news-card:hover .article-title {
    color: var(--sportzey-black);
}

.article-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.publish-time {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Modern Read More Button */
.read-more-btn {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    border: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.read-more-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

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

.read-more-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.4);
}

.arrow-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.read-more-btn:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* No Articles State */
.no-articles {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.no-articles-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.no-articles h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.no-articles p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Enhanced Auto-Updated News Section */
.update-info {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
}

.update-info::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.info-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.info-icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.info-icon:hover {
    transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
}

.info-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.info-text p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.last-update {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Modern Sportzey Hook Section */
.sportzey-hook {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    padding: 6rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sportzey-hook::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hook-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hook-icon {
    font-size: 5rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.hook-icon:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.hook-text h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: var(--text-shadow);
}

.hook-text p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    opacity: 1;
}

.hook-cta-btn {
    background: white;
    color: var(--sportzey-black);
    padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    border: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hook-cta-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

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

.hook-cta-btn:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border: 2px solid white;
}

/* Enhanced Toast Notifications */
.toast {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 10000;
    max-width: 350px;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.toast-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
}

.toast-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.toast-close:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile Optimizations */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Hero Section Mobile */
    .news-hero {
        padding: 4rem 0 3rem 0;
        min-height: 60vh;
        /* Remove any overlap with main content */
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        padding: 0 1rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-main {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    
    .hero-icon svg {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    
    /* Enhanced Hero Stats for Mobile */
    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 1rem;
        align-items: center;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        min-width: 150px;
        padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        border: 2px solid rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.3);
        flex: 1;
        max-width: 48%;
    }
    
    .stat-icon {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        color: var(--sportzey-black);
        text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 600;
    }
    
    .stat-time {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--sportzey-beige);
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
        border-radius: 15px;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    /* Main Content Section Mobile - Clear Distinction */
    .news-section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
        /* Ensure clear visual separation */
        border-top: 3px solid var(--sportzey-black);
        background: var(--sportzey-beige-light);
        margin-top: 0;
    }
    
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    /* News Grid Mobile */
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .news-card {
        border-radius: 16px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    
    .card-image {
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    .card-content {
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .card-category {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .card-excerpt {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .card-meta {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* Ultra-Mobile (Portrait Phones) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .news-hero {
        padding: 3rem 0 2rem 0;
        min-height: 50vh;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .hero-main {
        gap: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .hero-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    
    .hero-icon svg {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    /* Enhanced Hero Stats for Ultra-Mobile */
    .hero-stats {
        gap: 0.75rem;
        flex-direction: row;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        min-width: 140px;
        padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
        flex: 1;
        max-width: 48%;
    }
    
    .stat-icon {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        color: var(--sportzey-black);
        text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    
    .stat-time {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
        margin-top: 0.4rem;
    }
    
    .news-section {
        padding: 2rem 0;
        /* Stronger visual separation on small screens */
        border-top: 4px solid var(--sportzey-black);
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .news-grid {
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .card-content {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   FINAL FADE ELIMINATION & MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
   ======================================== */

/* NUCLEAR OPTION: Force remove ALL pseudo-elements that could create fades */
.news-hero::before,
.news-hero::after,
.news-section::before,
.news-section::after {
    display: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    content: none !important;
    background: none !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    width: 0 !important;
}

/* Mobile-First Optimization */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Force remove any gradients or overlays */
    .news-hero,
    .news-section {
        background-image: none !important;
        background-attachment: scroll !important;
    }
    
    /* Enhanced mobile spacing and readability */
    .news-hero {
        padding: 2rem 0 1.5rem 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sportzey-black) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%) !important;
    }
    
    .news-section {
        padding: 2rem 0 !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        background: var(--sportzey-beige-light) !important;
        border-top: 3px solid var(--sportzey-black) !important;
    }
    
    /* Optimize typography for mobile */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    }
    
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    }
    
    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
    }
    
    /* Optimize news grid for mobile */
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
        margin-top: 2rem !important;
    }
    
    /* Optimize news cards for mobile */
    .news-card {
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .card-image {
        height: 180px !important;
        border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0 !important;
    }
    
    .card-header {
        margin: 1rem 1rem 0.5rem 1rem !important;
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
    }
    
    .card-content {
        padding: 0 1rem 1rem 1rem !important;
    }
    
    .article-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    }
    
    .article-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    }
    
    /* Optimize buttons for mobile */
    .read-more-btn {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
    }
    
    /* Optimize hero stats for mobile */
    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        min-width: auto !important;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }
}

/* Ultra-mobile specific optimizations */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-content {
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    }
    
    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }
    
    .news-grid {
        padding: 0 0.75rem !important;
        gap: 1.25rem !important;
    }
}

/* Simple Copyright Notice */
.copyright-notice {
    background: var(--sportzey-beige-light);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sportzey-beige);
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.copyright-notice p {
    color: var(--sportzey-black);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .copyright-notice {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    
    .copyright-notice p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}