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· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
58
GRADE
D
FIX
6
REVIEW
4
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 4 REVIEW 6 FIX
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
2 icon(s) detected
FIX
2 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Valid manifest
FIX
Valid manifest
Info::
Name present: The Sporting News
Warning::
No 192x192 icon
A 192px icon is required for PWA installation.
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name The Sporting News ✓192×192 icon ✗512×512 icon ✓Start URL ✗Display Mode standalone ✓
Name The Sporting News Display Mode standalone Icons 1 icon(s)
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Heading Hierarchy
46 headings
REVIEW
46 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
  • H3 NFL Mock Draft 2026 with player comparisons: Projecting the best NFL comps for first-round picks
  • H3 Mike Vrabel says he had 'difficult conversations' stemming from Dianna Russini photos
  • H3 Bulls parting ways with head coach Billy Donovan after six seasons
  • H3 Billy Donovan landing spots: Ranking most likely options, from NBA jobs to a return to college
  • H3 Why Mike Tomlin is joining NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' coverage
  • H3 Kaytron Allen, Chris Johnson lead NFL Draft sleepers in 2026
  • H3 Jaden McDaniels calls out Nuggets' defense after Timberwolves' Game 2 win
  • H3 Latest News
  • H3 Mike Vrabel says he had 'difficult conversations' stemming from Dianna Russini photos
  • H3 Bulls parting ways with head coach Billy Donovan after six seasons
  • H3 Billy Donovan landing spots: Ranking most likely options, from NBA jobs to a return to college
  • H3 Why Mike Tomlin is joining NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' coverage
  • H3 Kaytron Allen, Chris Johnson lead NFL Draft sleepers in 2026
  • H3 Jaden McDaniels calls out Nuggets' defense after Timberwolves' Game 2 win
  • H2 SN 140
  • H2 NFL
  • H3 Planting flags on one prospect from each day of the 2026 NFL Draft
  • H3 Browns fans will love Shedeur Sanders' comments on Todd Monken
  • H3 Todd Monken offers scouting report on Browns' QB competition
  • H3 Giants fix Saquon Barkley mistake in latest mock draft
  • H3 Why Giants' Dexter Lawrence trade is deflating news for Bears and Packers
  • H2 NBA
  • H3 Hawks, Quin Snyder unveil NBA Playoffs plan after Game 2 win vs. Knicks
  • H3 Mike Brown names Knicks' fatal NBA Playoffs weakness that Hawks exposed
  • H3 "Smelling Like Doo-Doo": Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic get unsavory NBA MVP jabs from Jason Williams
  • H3 Spurs vs Blazers prediction markets for Game 2: Best props and picks
  • H3 Rockets vs. Lakers Game 2 best props for prediction markets
  • H2 MLB
  • H3 Padres' Fernando Tatis, Royals' Bobby Witt 2 of 19 qualified hitters without a HR this season
  • H3 Yankees' Aaron Judge gets work at third base before Red Sox series
  • H3 Cardinals' high-pressure success has them surging in latest power rankings
  • H3 Dodgers’ Blake Snell set to take major step in recovery process
  • H3 Mets' best newcomer is Freddy Peralta amid tight race for 'the wrong reasons'
  • H2 NHL
  • H3 SN Archive (1999): When Dominik Hasek officially entered the GOAT debate
  • H3 Flyers' Porter Martone matches 1929 Cooney Weiland in rare hockey history vs. Penguins
  • H3 Why Hurricanes' OT goal vs. Senators was overturned before penalty shot call
  • H3 Full schedule, channels for today's NHL playoff games
  • H3 Stars HC sends confident message on Wild Stanley Cup playoff series
  • H2 Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • H3 Manage Consent Preferences
  • H4 Strictly Necessary Cookies
  • H4 Sale of Personal Data
  • H5 Performance Cookies
  • H5 Targeting Cookies
  • H3 Cookie List

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

Learn more ▾

The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

C
Alt Text Quality
Action
9 of 225 images have issues
REVIEW
9 of 225 images have issues
Critical::
9 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
216 image(s) with good alt text
225 images 216 good alt text 9 missing
IssueCount
missing9 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page Not Found | Sporting News ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 83/100 — 5 failing, 23 passed
REVIEW
83

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
15hr div.overflow-hidden > div.grid > div.order-3 > time.p-0
5hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
9hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
7hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
9hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
12hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
11hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
03-17-2026 a.group > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
10m a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
37m a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
1hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
1hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
2hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
2hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
12hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
21hr a.flex > div.flex > div.flex > time.p-0
Copyright @ 2026 Sporting News Holdings. All Rights Reserved. footer#new-footer-layout > div.relative > div.flex > span.relative
Images by Getty Images, Imagn and AP Images. footer#new-footer-layout > div.relative > div.flex > span.relative
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM, HELP IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE GA… div.wide-page-layout > div#gambling-awareness > div#responsible-gaming-contact > p.mb-1
SPORTS BETTING AND GAMBLING ARE NOT LEGAL IN ALL LOCATIONS. BE SURE TO COMPLY W… div.wide-page-layout > div#gambling-awareness > div#responsible-gaming-contact > p

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
body > span#resetPixelContainer > img body > span#resetPixelContainer > img
body > span#resetPixelContainer > img body > span#resetPixelContainer > img
body > span#resetPixelContainer > img body > span#resetPixelContainer > img
body > span#resetPixelContainer > img body > span#resetPixelContainer > img
body > span#resetPixelContainer > img body > span#resetPixelContainer > img
body > span#resetPixelContainer > img body > span#resetPixelContainer > img
body > span#resetPixelContainer > img body > span#resetPixelContainer > img
body > span#resetPixelContainer > img body > span#resetPixelContainer > img
body > span#resetPixelContainer > img body > span#resetPixelContainer > img

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Disabling zooming is problematic for users with low vision who rely on screen magnification to properly see the contents of a web page. Learn more about the viewport meta tag.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
head > meta head > meta

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
pagination div.inline-flex > div.flex > div.inline-flex > button.w-2
pagination div.inline-flex > div.flex > div.inline-flex > button.w-2
pagination div.inline-flex > div.flex > div.inline-flex > button.w-2
pagination div.inline-flex > div.flex > div.inline-flex > button.w-2

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Celebrating 140 Years of The Sporting News Covers: From Ty Cobb to Kobe Bryant … div.overflow-hidden > ul.glide__slides > li.relative > a.group
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Links have a discernible name
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A+
Landmark Structure
5 landmarks
PASS
5 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "ticker-navigation" MAIN CONTENTINFO footer
A+
Form Accessibility
All 9 controls labeled
PASS
All 9 controls labeled
Info::
9 control(s) properly labeled
9 controls
9 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#zephr-form-identifier-ps5hzfemailEmail Addressfor/id
#zephr-form-identifier-qkw28emailEmail Addressfor/id
#zephr-form-identifier-iksd3emailEmail Addressfor/id
#ot-group-id-SPD_BGcheckboxSale of Personal Datafor/id
#vendor-search-handlertextCookie list searcharia-label
#chkbox-idcheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-hosts-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-leg-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 SN 14021.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 NFL21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 NBA21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 MLB21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 NHL21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Do Not Sell My Perso…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 NFL Mock Draft 2026 …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Mike Vrabel says he …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Bulls parting ways w…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Billy Donovan landin…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Why Mike Tomlin is j…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Kaytron Allen, Chris…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Jaden McDaniels call…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Latest News21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Mike Vrabel says he …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Bulls parting ways w…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Billy Donovan landin…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Why Mike Tomlin is j…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Kaytron Allen, Chris…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Jaden McDaniels call…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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