.watch-now-btn {
            background-color: var(--primary-color);
            color: var(--secondary-color);
            border: none;
            padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: var(--border-radius);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.3);
        }

        .watch-now-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.4);
        }

        /* Sports Hero Section */
        .sports-hero {
            background: linear-gradient(to top, 
            #0a0e17 0%,
            rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.25) 70vh,
            rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.5) 80vh,
            rgba(10, 14, 23, 2) 90vh,
            transparent 100%
        ),
                        url('../Images/4.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
            padding: 12rem 2rem 6rem;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
        }

        .sports-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
        transparent 0%, 
        #0a0e17 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

        .sports-hero-content {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .sports-hero h1 {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff, var(--primary-color));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }

        .sports-hero p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        /* Sports Grid Section with Premium Gradient */
        .sports-section {
            padding: 5rem 2rem;
            background: 
                linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0e17 0%, #1a2332 50%, #0a0e17 100%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
            background-blend-mode: overlay, screen, screen, screen;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .sports-section::before,


        .sports-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: 
                linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 0%, rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.03) 50%, transparent 100%);
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* Premium YouTube Style Sports Grid */
        .sports-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 1.5rem;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .sport-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
            border-radius: var(--border-radius);
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: var(--transition);
            cursor: pointer;
            border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
            position: relative;
        }

        .sport-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: var(--transition);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .sport-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
            border-color: var(--primary-color);
            box-shadow: 
                0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.2),
                0 0 20px rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.1);
        }

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

        .sport-thumbnail {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 160px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .sport-thumbnail img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: var(--transition);
            filter: brightness(0.9);
        }

        .sport-card:hover .sport-thumbnail img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
            filter: brightness(1);
        }

        .sport-info {
            padding: 1.2rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            background: rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.7);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        .sport-name {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            display: -webkit-box;
            -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
            -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .sport-meta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .live-count {
            color: var(--primary-color);
            font-weight: 600;
            display: flex;
            font-size: 1rem;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.3rem;
        }

        .live-count::before {
            content: '';
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            background: var(--primary-color);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: inline-block;
            animation: pulse 2s infinite;
        }

        /* Match List Styles */
        .match-list {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 2rem auto;
            padding: 0 2rem;
        }

        .matches-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            gap: 1.5rem;
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }

        .match-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
            border-radius: var(--border-radius);
            padding: 1.5rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            transition: var(--transition);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .match-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            border-color: var(--primary-color);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .match-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .match-header h4 {
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-light);
        }

        .live-status {
            background: #d4201a;
            color: white;
            padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .teams-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .team-info {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            flex: 1;
        }

        .team-badge {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            object-fit: contain;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .team-name {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .vs-separator {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin: 0 1rem;
        }

        .start-time {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .watch-link {
            background: var(--primary-color);
            color: var(--secondary-color);
            border: none;
            padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: var(--border-radius);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            width: 100%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .watch-link:hover {
            background: #7aa302;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .loading-message, .error-message, .no-matches {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 2rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .error-message {
            color: #d4201a;
        }

        @keyframes pulse {
            0% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.7);
            }
            70% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(141, 185, 2, 0);
            }
            100% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(141, 185, 2, 0);
            }
        }

        /* Premium Gradient Accent */
        .gradient-accent {
            position: absolute;
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(80px);
            opacity: 0.4;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .accent-1 {
            background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-color) 0%, transparent 70%);
            top: 10%;
            left: 5%;
        }

        .accent-2 {
            background: radial-gradient(circle, #3498db 0%, transparent 70%);
            bottom: 10%;
            right: 5%;
        }


        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .sports-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .sports-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .header {
                padding: 0.8rem 0.5rem;
            }

            .header.scrolled {
                padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
            }

            .logo {
                font-size: 5vw;
            }

            .watch-now-btn {
                padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            .nav-links {
                display: none;
            }

            .sports-hero {
                padding: 7rem 0.8rem 2.5rem;
            }

            .sports-hero h1 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .sports-hero p {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                padding: 0 0.8rem;
            }

            .sports-section {
                padding: 2.5rem 0.8rem;
            }

            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .section-subtitle {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }

            .sports-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(130px, 1fr));
                gap: 0.6rem;
                padding: 0 0.5rem;
            }

            .sport-card {
                border-radius: 6px;
                border-width: 1px;
                min-height: auto;
            }

            .sport-thumbnail {
                height: 90px;
            }

            .sport-thumbnail img {
                object-fit: cover;
            }

            .sport-info {
                padding: 0.5rem;
            }

            .sport-name {
                font-size: 1rem;
                margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
                -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
            }

            .sport-meta {
                font-size: 0.65rem;
            }

            .live-count::before {
                width: 5px;
                height: 5px;
            }

            .matches-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 1rem;
            }

            .match-card {
                padding: 1rem;
            }

            .team-badge {
                width: 40px;
                height: 40px;
            }

            .team-name {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            .vs-separator {
                margin: 0 0.5rem;
            }

            .start-time {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            .watch-link {
                padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            .footer-main {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 1.5rem;
            }

            .footer-logo {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .footer-tagline {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }

            .footer-links {
                width: 100%;
                gap: 2rem;
            }

            .footer-column {
                gap: 0.8rem;
            }

            .footer-heading {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .footer-link {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }

            .legal-notice {
                padding: 1rem;
            }

            .legal-text {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            .footer-bottom {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                padding-top: 1.5rem;
            }

            .copyright, .footer-legal-link {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            .social-link {
                width: 32px;
                height: 32px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .sports-hero h1 {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
            }

            .sports-hero p {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }

            .sports-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(120px, 1fr));
                gap: 0.5rem;
            }

            .sport-card {
                border-radius: 5px;
            }

            .sport-thumbnail {
                height: 80px;
            }

            .sport-name {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }

            .sport-meta {
                font-size: 0.6rem;
            }

            .footer-links {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 1.5rem;
            }

            .footer-legal-links {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }

        /* Specific tweak for iPhone 16 compact viewport (~270px–320px) */
        @media (max-width: 320px) {
            .header {
                padding: 1rem 1rem;
            }

            .header.scrolled {
                padding: 0.5rem 0.4rem;
            }

            .logo {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }

            .watch-now-btn {
                padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
                font-size: 0.7rem;
                border-radius: 5px;

            }

            .sports-hero {
                padding: 6rem 0.5rem 2rem;
            }

            .sports-hero h1 {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }

            .sports-hero p {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
                padding: 0 0.5rem;
            }

            .sports-section {
                padding: 2rem 0.5rem;
            }

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

            .section-subtitle {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            .sports-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 0.4rem;
                padding: 0 0.4rem;
            }

            .sport-card {
                border-radius: 5px;
                border-width: 1px;
                min-height: auto;
            }

            .sport-thumbnail {
                height: 70px;
            }

            .sport-thumbnail img {
                object-fit: cover;
            }

            .sport-info {
                padding: 0.4rem;
            }

            .sport-name {
                font-size: 0.3rem;
                line-height: 1.2;
                -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
            }

            .sport-meta {
                font-size: 0.55rem;
            }

            .live-count::before {
                width: 4px;
                height: 4px;
            }

            .live-count {
                font-size: 3px;
            }

            .matches-grid {
                gap: 0.8rem;
            }

            .match-card {
                padding: 0.8rem;
            }

            .team-badge {
                width: 35px;
                height: 35px;
            }

            .team-name {
                font-size: 0.7rem;
            }

            .vs-separator {
                font-size: 0.7rem;
                margin: 0 0.4rem;
            }

            .start-time {
                font-size: 0.7rem;
            }

            .watch-link {
                padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
                font-size: 0.7rem;
            }

            .footer-logo {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
            }

            .footer-tagline {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            .footer-heading {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }

            .footer-link {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            .legal-text {
                font-size: 0.7rem;
            }

            .copyright, .footer-legal-link {
                font-size: 0.7rem;
            }

            .social-link {
                width: 28px;
                height: 28px;
            }
        }

        a {
            text-decoration: none;
        }



        /* ==============================================================
   SPORTS CARDS - FIXED POSITIONING WITH BETTER DESIGN
   ============================================================== */

.sports-section {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0e17 0%, #1a2332 100%);
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 15vh;
}

.sports-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sports-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.sports-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Sports Grid - Wide Landscape Cards */
#sports-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Sleek Cards with Better Design */
.category-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 35, 50, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    height: 80px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.05), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.category-card:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.category-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Category Icon */
.category-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon {
    background: rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.15);
}

.category-icon i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Content Area - Fixed positioning */
.category-content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 0; /* Prevents flexbox overflow */
}

.category-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-light);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    flex-shrink: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Match Count - Fixed to right side */
.category-matches {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
    background: rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: auto; /* Pushes it to the right */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-card:hover .category-matches {
    background: rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Loading States */
.loading-message,
.error-message {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 2rem;
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.loading-message::before {
    content: '';
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 2px solid var(--text-muted);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

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

/* ==============================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ============================================================== */

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    #sports-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .category-card {
        height: 75px;
        padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .category-icon {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
    }
    
    .category-icon i {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .category-name {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .category-matches {
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sports-section {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
        padding-bottom: none;
    }
    
    #sports-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 500px;
        gap: 0.6rem;
    }
    
    .category-card {
        height: 70px;
        padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .category-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    
    .category-icon i {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .category-name {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .category-matches {
        padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sports-section {
        padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
                padding-bottom: none;

    }
    
    .category-card {
        height: 65px;
        padding: 0.7rem 0.8rem;
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .category-icon {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
    }
    
    .category-icon i {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .category-name {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .category-matches {
        padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
}
.sports-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.sports-section::before { top:0; background:linear-gradient(to top,transparent,#0a0e17); }
.sports-section::after  { bottom:0; background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,#0a0e17); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Floating Button (Match Toggle) - Clean Pulse Replacement     */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------- */

.floating-match-toggle {
    /* Existing Styles (Ensuring button is positioned correctly) */
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 500;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(141, 185, 2, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    
    /* NEW: Setup for the Clean Pulse Effect */
    position: relative; /* Essential for containing the ripple */
    overflow: visible; /* Allows the ripple to expand outside the button */
    isolation: isolate; /* Ensures the ripple stays behind the button content */
}

/* * The Clean Ripple Effect (uses ::before on the button)
 */
.floating-match-toggle::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--primary-color); /* Matches the button's green */
    border-radius: 16px;
    z-index: -1; /* Places the ripple behind the icon/button */
    animation: gentle-ripple 2.5s infinite ease-out; /* Slower, smoother pulse */
}

/* The Keyframes for the Smooth Animation */
@keyframes gentle-ripple {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(2); /* Expands out by 200% */
        opacity: 0; /* Fades out completely */
    }
}