Hometown Heroes: Roy Williams
James Logan High School alum Roy Williams joins KTVU sports reporter Keshawn Ward for this episode of Hometown Heroes. The 5-time pro bowler opens up about being the reason the horse collar tackle became illegal, and if he could play in today's NFL.
Hometown Heroes: Jared Allen
Los Gatos High School alum and 2025 pro football hall of famer Jared Allen joins KTVU sports reporter Keshawn Ward for this episode of Hometown Heroes. He shares why his last name means so much, if he would trade his hall of fame accolade for a Super Bowl, and should the 49ers address their pass rush at the NFL trade deadline.
NFL player and Oakland native donates turf to alma mater
Oakland native and San Leandro High alum Charles Leno Jr., who played in the NFL for a decade, was honored Friday night at the high school’s homecoming game.
Hometown Heroes: Trevor Davis
Martinez native, 6-year NFL wide receiver, and Golden Bear Trevor Davis joins KTVU sports reporter Keshawn Ward for this episode of Hometown Heroes. He shares his story on his journey to the NFL and his own gum product.
Hometown Heroes: Trevor Davis
Martinez native, 6-year NFL wide receiver, and Golden Bear Trevor Davis joins KTVU sports reporter Keshawn Ward for this episode of Hometown Heroes. He shares his story on his journey to the NFL and his own gum product.
Hometown Heroes: Sohum Wadhwani
Keshawn Ward sits down with Sohum Wadhwani who's a Mission San Jose High school student and founder of SkillSprout, a non-profit that donates sports equipment to kids who can't afford it. His non-profit donated over $20,000 in sports equipment as a team of ten, supporting hundreds of local youth athletes, and recently partnered with the Oakland School District to support their students.
Hometown Heroes: Gino Torretta
Keshawn Ward sits down with Pinole native Gino Torretta who's the 1992 Heisman trophy winner, 2-time national champion with the Miami Hurricanes, and played from 1993-1999 in the NFL.
Hometown Heroes: Ken Simonton
Keshawn Ward sits down with Pittsburg native Ken Simonton who's the all-time leading rusher for Oregon State, former running back for the San Francisco 49ers, and Buffalo Bills.
Hometown Heroes: Jamal Fountaine
Keshawn Ward sits down with San Francisco native Jamal Fountaine. Fountaine talks about winning a championship with University of Washington in 1991, and winning Super Bowl 29 with the 49ers. He also speaks about becoming a fireman after his football career.
Hometown Heroes: Webster Twins, Nsimba & Nzuzi
Keshawn Ward sits down with Antioch native football playing twins Nsimba and Nzuzi Webster.
Hometown Heroes: Maegha Ramanathan
Dublin native and Girls4Sports founder Maegha Ramanathan joins KTVU sports reporter Keshawn Ward for a new episode of Hometown Heroes. She will be winning the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at the ESPYs on July 16. Ramanathan founded Girls4Sports, a youth-led nonprofit based in Dublin that's dedicated to expanding access to sports for underserved girls while addressing gender inequality in athletics.
Hometown Heroes: Ray Davis
Buffalo Bills running back and San Francisco native Ray Davis joins KTVU sports reporter Keshawn Ward for this episode of Hometown Heroes. He discusses his upcoming youth camp, goals for next season, and his favorite touchdown in his rookie year.
Hometown Heroes: Erick Dargan
Pittsburg native and former Cincinnati Bengals safety Erick Dargan joins KTVU sports reporter Keshawn Ward for this episode of Hometown Heroes. He shares stories on being one of the best players to come out of Pittsburg High School.
Hometown Heroes: CJ Anderson
Super Bowl 50 champion and Benicia high school head football coach CJ Anderson joins KTVU sports reporter Keshawn Ward for a new episode of Hometown Heroes. He shares his story on hardships throughout his entire football career, Super Bowl experiences, and his plans with coaching.
Hometown Heroes: Jevon Holland
New York Giants newly signed safety Jevon Holland joins sports reporter Keshawn Ward for a new episode of Hometown Heroes. He shares his story on choosing Bishop O'Dowd over schools in Pleasanton, his introduction to NFL, his reaction to the Miami Dolphins not bringing him back, and his 3rd annual camp coming up in the month of June
Hometown Heroes: Keshad Johnson
Miami Heat Forward and Oakland native Keshad Johnson joins sports reporter Keshawn Ward for a new episode of Hometown Heroes. He shares his story on growing up in Oakland and his rookie season with the Heat.
Hometown Heroes: Taiwan Jones
NFL player Taiwan Jones joins KTVU sports producer Keshawn Ward for a new episode of Hometown Heroes. He shares his story of getting drafted by the Oakland Raiders.