/* extracted verbatim 2026-08-28 estate speed sweep. New content = new filename. */

    /* ===========================================================
       EPL BETTING HUB — built ON the locked Site.Master system.
       Tokens (--void/--panel/--panel-2/--line/--ink/--accent-*/
       --model/--book/--display/--ui/--mono) are defined globally.
       Local aliases below only RE-MAP onto those tokens.
       =========================================================== */
    :root {
        --bg-app: var(--void);
        --bg-panel: var(--panel);
        --bg-card: var(--panel-2);
        --border-subtle: var(--line);
        --border-strong: var(--line-strong);

        --text-main: var(--ink);
        --text-muted: var(--ink-dim);
        --text-dim: var(--ink-faint);

        --color-primary: var(--action-hi);
        --color-signal: var(--model);
        --color-risk: var(--book);

        --font-ui: var(--ui);
        --font-data: var(--mono);

        --radius-md: 10px;
        --radius-lg: 16px;
    }

    /* --- BASE --- */
    .epl-hub { color: var(--text-main); font-family: var(--font-ui); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
    .epl-hub a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color .18s ease; }
    .epl-hub a:focus-visible,
    .epl-hub button:focus-visible,
    .epl-hub summary:focus-visible {
        outline: 2px solid var(--accent-ink);
        outline-offset: 2px;
        border-radius: 6px;
    }
    .wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 1200px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 24px 5%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        content-visibility: auto;
        contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 800px;
    }

    /* --- AMBIENT-LIFT (system card) --- */
    .lift {
        position: relative;
        background: var(--panel);
        border: 1px solid var(--card-edge);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -24px var(--accent-glow);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .lift::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        background: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% -20%, rgba(70,140,255,.14), transparent 60%);
    }
    .lift > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

    /* --- UTILITY TYPE --- */
    .mono { font-family: var(--font-data); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
    .text-signal { color: var(--color-signal); }
    .text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
    .text-primary { color: var(--color-primary); }

    /* --- BREADCRUMBS --- */
    .breadcrumbs {
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        font-family: var(--font-data);
        color: var(--text-dim);
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

    /* --- SPORT / LEAGUE NAV --- */
    .betbetter-nav {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(132px, 1fr));
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
        padding: 8px;
        background: var(--bg-panel);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }
    .nav-btn {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 10px 12px;
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        border: 1px solid transparent;
        cursor: pointer;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-btn:hover { background: rgba(70,140,255,.12); color: var(--text-main); }
    .nav-btn.active { background: var(--accent-grad); color: #fff; border-color: var(--card-edge); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -8px var(--accent-glow); }

    .dropdown-wrapper { position: relative; }
    .dropdown-content {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 0; width: 210px;
        background: var(--bg-card);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        z-index: 50;
        box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .dropdown-wrapper.active .dropdown-content { display: block; }
    .dropdown-content a { display:block; padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .dropdown-content a:hover { background: rgba(70,140,255,.1); color: var(--color-primary); }
    .dropdown-content a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

    /* --- HERO --- */
    .hero { padding: 28px 26px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .kicker-row { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .data-badge {
        display: inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
        background: rgba(70,140,255,.14); color: var(--accent-ink);
        border: 1px solid var(--card-edge);
        font-family: var(--font-data); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing:.04em;
        padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .data-badge.live { color: var(--color-signal); border-color: rgba(52,211,153,.3); background: rgba(52,211,153,.1); }
    .section-title {
        font-family: var(--display);
        font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
        font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.05;
        margin: 0 0 0.65rem 0; color: var(--text-main);
    }
    .section-description {
        font-size: 1.06rem; color: var(--text-muted);
        max-width: 720px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.55;
    }
    .section-description strong { color: var(--text-main); }

    /* Hero CTA row */
    .hero-cta-row { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin-top: 22px; align-items:center; }
    .btn-grad {
        display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
        min-height: 48px; padding: 0 24px;
        background: var(--accent-grad); color:#fff; border:none;
        border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; cursor:pointer;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -8px var(--accent-glow);
        font-family: var(--font-ui);
    }
    .btn-grad:hover { color:#fff; filter: brightness(1.06); }
    .btn-ghost {
        display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
        min-height: 48px; padding: 0 20px;
        background: transparent; color: var(--accent-ink);
        border: 1px solid var(--card-edge); border-radius: 10px;
        font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(70,140,255,.1); color:#fff; }

    /* --- QUICK-PICK RAIL: strong internal links to this sport's best content --- */
    .pick-rail-head { display:flex; align-items:baseline; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; margin: 0 0 12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
    .pick-rail-head h2 { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:0; }
    .pick-rail-head .hint { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-dim); }
    .pick-rail {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
        gap: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    }
    .pick-tile {
        display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
        padding: 18px 18px 16px;
        min-height: 112px;
        transition: transform .16s ease;
    }
    .pick-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .pick-tile .pt-icon { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--accent-ink); margin-bottom: 2px; }
    .pick-tile .pt-title { font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--text-main); letter-spacing:-.01em; }
    .pick-tile .pt-sub { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.4; }
    .pick-tile .pt-go { margin-top: auto; font-family: var(--font-data); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); }
    .pick-tile.featured { border-color: rgba(52,211,153,.35); }
    .pick-tile.featured .pt-icon, .pick-tile.featured .pt-go { color: var(--color-signal); }

    /* --- SECTION HEADINGS for content stream --- */
    .stream-head {
        display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
        margin: 0 0 1rem; padding-bottom: .65rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }
    .stream-head h2 { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:0; color: var(--text-main); }
    .stream-head .count { font-family: var(--font-data); font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-dim); }

    /* --- ARTICLE CARDS (write-ups) — ambient-lift --- */
    #articles-grid, #new-articles-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(330px, 1fr));
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .article-card {
        position: relative;
        background: var(--panel);
        border: 1px solid var(--card-edge);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -26px var(--accent-glow);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 16px;
        display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%;
        transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
        content-visibility: auto;
        contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 360px;
    }
    .article-card::after {
        content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        background: radial-gradient(120% 70% at 50% -10%, rgba(70,140,255,.12), transparent 55%);
    }
    .article-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--accent-ink); box-shadow: 0 26px 52px -24px var(--accent-glow); }

    .article-image {
        width: 100%; height: 190px;
        background-size: cover; background-position: center;
        background-color: var(--bg-card);
        border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px;
        display:block;
    }
    .article-meta {
        display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }
    .article-category { font-family: var(--font-data); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing:.03em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink); }
    .article-time { font-family: var(--font-data); color: var(--text-dim); }
    .article-title {
        font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0;
        color: var(--text-main); line-height: 1.4;
    }
    .article-title a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

    /* --- PRO / CONVERSION PANELS --- */
    .promo-bar {
        text-align: center; padding: 34px 28px; margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    }
    .promo-bar h2, .promo-bar h3 { color: var(--text-main); }
    .promo-bar-button {
        display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
        min-height: 48px; padding: 0 28px;
        background: var(--accent-grad); color:#fff; border:none;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -8px var(--accent-glow);
        border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
        cursor: pointer; margin-top: 16px; font-family: var(--font-ui);
    }
    .promo-bar-button:hover { color:#fff; filter: brightness(1.06); }
    .promo-lock { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--accent-ink); margin-bottom: 12px; }

    /* --- EMAIL SIGNUP --- */
    .full-width-email-signup {
        background: var(--bg-panel);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        padding: 64px 5%; margin-top: 72px;
    }
    .email-input {
        background: var(--bg-card);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
        color: var(--text-main); padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; width: 100%;
        min-height: 48px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: var(--font-ui);
    }
    .email-input:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--accent-ink); outline-offset: 1px; border-color: var(--accent-ink); }
    .signup-button {
        background: var(--accent-grad);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -8px var(--accent-glow);
        color: #fff; padding: 14px;
        border:none; border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 700;
        width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; cursor: pointer;
        min-height: 48px; font-family: var(--font-ui);
    }
    .signup-button:hover { filter: brightness(1.06); }

    /* --- SEO + AEO CONTENT (demoted below the core) --- */
    .seo-content { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .seo-content > h2.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
    .seo-content h2 { color: var(--text-main); margin-top: 36px; font-size: 1.45rem; font-family: var(--display); letter-spacing:-.02em; }
    .seo-content h3 { color: var(--text-main); margin-top: 24px; font-size: 1.18rem; font-family: var(--display); letter-spacing:-.01em; }
    .seo-content p { margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.7; }
    .seo-content ul { padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .seo-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .seo-content a { color: var(--color-primary); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(70,140,255,.35); }
    .seo-content a:hover { color: var(--accent-ink); border-bottom-color: var(--accent-ink); }

    .aeo-card {
        position: relative;
        background: rgba(70,140,255,.07);
        border: 1px solid var(--card-edge);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 20px;
        margin-top: 18px;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .aeo-card strong { color: var(--text-main); }
    .aeo-kicker {
        display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center;
        font-family: var(--font-data);
        font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--accent-ink); margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .toc {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
        gap: 10px;
        margin: 18px 0 6px;
    }
    .toc a {
        display: block;
        background: var(--bg-card);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 13px 15px;
        color: var(--text-main);
        font-weight: 700; min-height: 44px;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .toc a:hover { border-color: var(--card-edge); color: var(--accent-ink); }
    .toc a span { display:block; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 4px; font-weight: 400; }

    .seo-table {
        width: 100%;
        border-collapse: separate;
        border-spacing: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: 14px;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        background: var(--bg-card);
        margin: 16px 0 18px;
    }
    .seo-table th, .seo-table td {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        vertical-align: top;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .seo-table th {
        text-align: left;
        color: var(--text-main);
        font-family: var(--font-data);
        font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
        background: rgba(70,140,255,.06);
    }
    .seo-table td strong { color: var(--text-main); }
    .seo-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

    .mini-faq details {
        background: var(--bg-card);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .mini-faq details[open] { border-color: var(--card-edge); }
    .mini-faq summary {
        cursor: pointer; color: var(--text-main);
        font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.01em; list-style: none;
        min-height: 28px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px;
    }
    .mini-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }
    .mini-faq summary::after { content:"+"; font-family: var(--font-data); color: var(--accent-ink); font-weight:400; }
    .mini-faq details[open] summary::after { content:"\2212"; }
    .mini-faq p { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0; }

    .trust-box {
        background: var(--bg-panel);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 20px;
        margin-top: 18px;
    }
    .trust-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 14px;
    }
    .trust-item {
        background: var(--bg-card);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 14px 15px;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .trust-item strong { color: var(--text-main); display:block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .trust-item a { color: var(--accent-ink); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(70,140,255,.35); }

    /* --- MOBILE --- */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .wrapper { padding: 18px 5%; }
        .hero { padding: 22px 18px; }
        .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 8vw, 2.1rem); }
        #articles-grid, #new-articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
        .pick-rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
        .betbetter-nav { display: flex; overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; padding-bottom: 12px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
        .nav-btn { flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
        .toc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        .seo-table th, .seo-table td { font-size: 0.88rem; }
        .hero-cta-row .btn-grad, .hero-cta-row .btn-ghost { width: 100%; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 460px) {
        .pick-rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ===========================================================
       LIGHT-MODE OVERRIDES (additive; only what breaks on a light
       surface). Global tokens already flip via Site.Master; these
       fix hardcoded white text that sits on token/panel surfaces.
       #fff on accent-grad buttons/badges is intentionally KEPT.
       =========================================================== */
    :root[data-theme="light"] .epl-hub .btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--accent-ink); }
    :root[data-theme="light"] .trust-box > strong { color: var(--ink) !important; }
    :root[data-theme="light"] .full-width-email-signup h3 { color: var(--ink) !important; }

    @media (prefers-color-scheme: light) {
        :root:not([data-theme="dark"]):not([data-theme="light"]) .epl-hub .btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--accent-ink); }
        :root:not([data-theme="dark"]):not([data-theme="light"]) .trust-box > strong { color: var(--ink) !important; }
        :root:not([data-theme="dark"]):not([data-theme="light"]) .full-width-email-signup h3 { color: var(--ink) !important; }
    }