ComeNewsSports is built to WCAG 2.2 AA on the routes we publish, and we publish a plain-language statement of where we are on the journey.
A summary of the accessibility features that are live on the routes published so far.
Semantic HTML
Pages use semantic landmarks — header, nav, main, footer — and a single H1 per page. Headings follow a strict H1 → H2 → H3 hierarchy so screen-reader navigation reflects the visual order.
Colour contrast
Body text on dark backgrounds clears WCAG AA (≥ 4.5:1 for normal text, ≥ 3:1 for large text). The teal accent is used for accents and links rather than for load-bearing information.
Keyboard navigation
All interactive elements are reachable by keyboard. The mobile drawer toggles an inert attribute so focusable children are removed from the tab order when the drawer is closed.
Motion and animation
Motion is limited to the live ticker and the live-status pulse. The site honours the prefers-reduced-motion media query and disables non-essential motion when set.
Image alt text
Editorial imagery carries descriptive alt text. Decorative imagery is marked alt="". Live-score panels use text labels rather than colour alone for status.
Skip links
A skip-to-main-content link appears at the top of every page for keyboard users. The mobile drawer's first focusable element is reached via a visible close control.
Three improvements we are committing to in the next quarter.
Score-change announcements
We are working on a screen-reader-friendly score-change announcement that does not repeatedly interrupt users. The implementation will use a single polite live region updated when the user pauses or moves between fixtures.
Tables without headers
Several live-score tables rely on visual cues. We are rebuilding the markup so each row carries a clear aria-label and the status pill is reachable and readable independently of the surrounding layout.
Independent audit
We have engaged an external auditor for an annual WCAG 2.2 AA audit. The findings will be published on this page within four weeks of receipt, with a remediation plan and timeline.
If you cannot use part of the site, or you spot an accessibility issue, write to the editor. The desk reads every report.
A short note on the reasoning behind the site's accessibility commitments and the changes we are tracking for the year ahead.
ComeNewsSports treats accessibility as an editorial standard because the desk's editorial standards apply equally to readers using a screen reader, a keyboard, or a high-contrast setting. A newsroom that publishes for sighted readers only is a newsroom that has chosen its audience. The desk chooses to publish for the widest possible audience, which means treating accessibility as a baseline rather than a feature.
The site honours the prefers-reduced-motion media query so users who do not want animated motion get the static version. The mobile drawer toggles an inert attribute so focusable children are removed from the tab order when the drawer is closed. Live-score panels use text labels rather than colour alone for status. These are not features added at the end of a build — they are part of how the site is built from the first line of CSS onward.
The accessibility policy is reviewed annually by the editor and the engineer. Material changes are summarised at the top of this page; the older version is preserved in the page revision history. Where a reader spots an accessibility issue, the contact page lists the routes for challenges. The desk reads every report.