In this sphere now nobody earns fame (6)
I believe the answer is:
renown
'fame' is the definition.
(I know that fame can be written as renown)
'in this sphere now nobody' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'RENOWN' is hidden in the letters of 'this sphere now nobody'.
'earns' acts as a link.
I am not very happy about this link. It may be part of another bit of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for renown that I've seen before include "Plane's maximum width" , "Fame and distinction" , "Fame and public acclamation" , "Good reputation" , "Fame, respect" .)