/* Reset and Variables */
      * {
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        box-sizing: border-box;
      }

      :root {
        /* WinterVibes DE Palette */
        --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #3b82f6 100%); /* Deep to bright blue (Winter Sky) */
        --secondary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #991b1b 0%, #dc2626 100%); /* Festive Red (Christmas/Glühwein) */
        --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #fcd34d 100%); /* Warm Gold (Lights) */
        --dark-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #334155 100%); /* Dark Slate (Winter Night) */
        
        --primary-color-solid: #3b82f6; /* Bright Blue */
        --primary-color-shadow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);

        --text-primary: #1e293b; /* Dark Slate */
        --text-secondary: #475569; /* Mid Slate */
        --text-light: #94a3b8; /* Light Slate */
        --bg-primary: #ffffff;
        --bg-secondary: #f1f5f9; /* Cool off-white (Snow) */
        --bg-dark: #1e293b; /* Dark Slate */
        --border-light: #e2e8f0;
        --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        --radius-sm: 0.375rem;
        --radius-md: 0.5rem;
        --radius-lg: 0.75rem;
        --radius-xl: 1rem;
        --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      }

      body {
        font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
        line-height: 1.6;
        color: var(--text-primary);
        background-color: var(--bg-primary);
        overflow-x: hidden;
      }

      /* Utility Classes */
      .container {
        max-width: 1400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
      }

      .flex {
        display: flex;
      }

      .flex-col {
        flex-direction: column;
      }

      .items-center {
        align-items: center;
      }

      .justify-between {
        justify-content: space-between;
      }

      .justify-center {
        justify-content: center;
      }

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

      .relative {
        position: relative;
      }

      .absolute {
        position: absolute;
      }

      .hidden {
        display: none;
      }

      /* Header Styles */
      .header {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        z-index: 1000;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .header.scrolled {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      }

      .nav {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 1rem 0;
      }

      .logo {
        font-size: 2rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
        text-decoration: none;
      }

      .nav-menu {
        display: flex;
        list-style: none;
        gap: 2.5rem;
      }

      .nav-link {
        text-decoration: none;
        color: var(--text-primary);
        font-weight: 500;
        position: relative;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .nav-link:hover,
      .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--primary-color-solid);
      }

      .nav-link::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -0.5rem;
        left: 0;
        width: 0;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .nav-link:hover::after,
      .nav-link.active::after {
        width: 100%;
      }

      .nav-actions {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1rem;
      }

      .search-box {
        position: relative;
      }

      .search-input {
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 3rem;
        border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        width: 300px;
        transition: var(--transition);
        background: var(--bg-secondary);
      }

      .search-input:focus {
        outline: none;
        border-color: var(--primary-color-solid);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-color-shadow);
      }

      .search-icon {
        position: absolute;
        left: 1rem;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        color: var(--text-secondary);
        font-size: 1.1rem;
      }

      .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.25rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        padding: 0.5rem;
      }

      .mobile-menu-btn span {
        width: 25px;
        height: 3px;
        background: var(--text-primary);
        border-radius: 2px;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      /* Hero Section */
      .hero {
        min-height: 100vh;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      .hero::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><defs><pattern id="grid" width="10" height="10" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><path d="M 10 0 L 0 0 0 10" fill="none" stroke="rgba(255,255,255,0.1)" stroke-width="0.5"/></pattern></defs><rect width="100" height="100" fill="url(%23grid)"/></svg>');
        opacity: 0.3;
      }

      .hero-content {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
        align-items: center;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }

      .hero-text {
        color: white;
      }

      .hero-badge {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        color: white;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      }

      .hero-title {
        font-size: 4rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      }

      .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        opacity: 0.9;
      }

      .hero-buttons {
        display: flex;
        gap: 1rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }

      .btn {
        padding: 1rem 2rem;
        border: none;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: var(--transition);
        text-decoration: none;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
      }

      .btn-primary {
        background: white;
        color: var(--primary-color-solid);
      }

      .btn-primary:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      }

      .btn-secondary {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        color: white;
        border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      }

      .btn-secondary:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }

      .hero-visual {
        position: relative;
      }

      .hero-cards {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        transform: rotate(5deg);
      }

      .hero-card {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        padding: 2rem;
        color: white;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .hero-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      }

      .hero-card:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
      }

      .hero-card:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(20px);
      }

      .hero-card-icon {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
      }

      .hero-card-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      }

      .hero-card-text {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        opacity: 0.8;
      }

      /* Sports Categories Section */
      .sports-section {
        padding: 6rem 0;
        background: var(--bg-secondary);
      }

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

      .section-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
      }

      .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
        color: var(--text-secondary);
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }

      .sports-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
        gap: 2rem;
      }

      .sport-card {
        background: white;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        padding: 2.5rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        transition: var(--transition);
        cursor: pointer;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      .sport-card::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 4px;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .sport-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
      }

      .sport-card:hover::before {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }

      .sport-icon {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        display: block;
      }

      .sport-name {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        color: var(--text-primary);
      }

      .sport-description {
        color: var(--text-secondary);
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
      }

      .sport-stats {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
      }

      .sport-count {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        color: var(--text-light);
      }

      .trending-badge {
        background: var(--secondary-gradient);
        color: white;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 600;
      }

      /* News Section */
      .news-section {
        padding: 6rem 0;
      }

      .news-filters {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1rem;
        margin: 3rem 0;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }

      .filter-btn {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
        border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
        background: white;
        color: var(--text-secondary);
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        font-weight: 500;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .filter-btn:hover,
      .filter-btn.active {
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        border-color: transparent;
        color: white;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }

      .news-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(380px, 1fr));
        gap: 2.5rem;
        margin-top: 3rem;
      }

      .news-card {
        background: white;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        transition: var(--transition);
        cursor: pointer;
      }

      .news-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      }

      .news-image {
        width: 100%;
        height: 220px;
        object-fit: cover;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

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

      .news-content {
        padding: 2rem;
      }

      .news-meta {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
      }

      .news-category {
        background: var(--accent-gradient);
        color: white;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-transform: uppercase;
      }

      .news-date {
        color: var(--text-light);
        font-size: 0.875rem;
      }

      .news-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        line-height: 1.4;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        color: var(--text-primary);
      }

      .news-excerpt {
        color: var(--text-secondary);
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      }

      .news-author {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        color: var(--text-secondary);
        font-size: 0.875rem;
      }

      .author-avatar {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: white;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
      }

      .load-more {
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 4rem;
      }

      .load-more-btn {
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        color: white;
        border: none;
        padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .load-more-btn:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      }

      .load-more-btn:disabled {
        opacity: 0.6;
        cursor: not-allowed;
        transform: none;
      }

      /* Stats Section */
      .stats-section {
        padding: 6rem 0;
        background: var(--dark-gradient);
        color: white;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      .stats-section::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><circle cx="50" cy="50" r="2" fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.1)"/></svg>');
        opacity: 0.3;
      }

      .stats-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
        gap: 3rem;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }

      .stat-card {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 2rem;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .stat-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      }

      .stat-number {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        background: var(--accent-gradient);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      }

      .stat-label {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
        opacity: 0.9;
      }

      /* Footer */
      .footer {
        background: var(--bg-dark);
        color: white;
        padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
      }

      .footer-content {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
        gap: 3rem;
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
      }

      .footer-section h3 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
      }

      .footer-section p {
        color: var(--text-light);
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      }

      .footer-links {
        list-style: none;
      }

      .footer-links li {
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      }

      .footer-links a {
        color: var(--text-light);
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .footer-links a:hover {
        color: white;
      }

      .social-links {
        display: flex;
        gap: 1rem;
      }

      .social-link {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: white;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .social-link:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      }

      .footer-bottom {
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 2rem;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        color: var(--text-light);
      }

      /* Animations */
      @keyframes fadeInUp {
        from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(30px);
        }
        to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateY(0);
        }
      }

      @keyframes fadeInLeft {
        from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateX(-30px);
        }
        to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateX(0);
        }
      }

      @keyframes fadeInRight {
        from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateX(30px);
        }
        to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateX(0);
        }
      }

      .animate-fade-up {
        animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out forwards;
      }

      .animate-fade-left {
        animation: fadeInLeft 0.6s ease-out forwards;
      }

      .animate-fade-right {
        animation: fadeInRight 0.6s ease-out forwards;
      }

      .animate-delay-1 {
        animation-delay: 0.1s;
      }

      .animate-delay-2 {
        animation-delay: 0.2s;
      }

      .animate-delay-3 {
        animation-delay: 0.3s;
      }

      /* Loading Animation */
      .loading {
        display: inline-block;
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        border-radius: 50%;
        border-top-color: white;
        animation: spin 1s ease-in-out infinite;
      }

      @keyframes spin {
        to {
          transform: rotate(360deg);
        }
      }

      /* Responsive Design */
      @media (max-width: 1024px) {
        .hero-content {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          gap: 3rem;
          text-align: center;
        }

        .hero-title {
          font-size: 3rem;
        }

        .section-title {
          font-size: 2.5rem;
        }
      }

      @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .mobile-menu-btn {
          display: flex;
        }

        .nav-menu {
          display: none;
          position: absolute;
          top: 100%;
          left: 0;
          right: 0;
          background: white;
          flex-direction: column;
          padding: 2rem;
          box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
          gap: 1rem;
        }

        .nav-menu.active {
          display: flex;
        }

        .search-box {
          display: none;
        }

        .hero {
          padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
        }

        .hero-title {
          font-size: 2.5rem;
        }

        .hero-buttons {
          justify-content: center;
        }

        .hero-cards {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          transform: none;
        }

        .hero-card:nth-child(1),
        .hero-card:nth-child(3) {
          transform: none;
        }

        .sports-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .news-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .stats-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }

        .footer-content {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          text-align: center;
        }
      }

      @media (max-width: 480px) {
        .container {
          padding: 0 1rem;
        }

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

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

        .stats-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .news-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .sports-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
      }