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About Anthony Rivardo

Anthony Rivardo is the COO of Empire Sports Media and the host of Fireside Giants, a New York Giants podcast.
Anthony digitally reports on the New York Giants, covering the team with in-depth analysis, creative storytelling, and entertaining written features on a daily basis.
Anthony was raised on Long Island, New York before relocating to West Palm Beach, Florida and graduating from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.
Anthony is a die-hard, life-long Giants fan and has been with ESM since 2018. You can follow Anthony on X: @Anthony_Rivardo

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Paulson Adebo, paulson adebo, NFL: Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants
2026-06-11

The Giants’ questionable defensive backfield could make or break their season

The New York Giants have an elite front seven, but massive question marks in a secondary defined by premium price…
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at New York Giants, malik nabers
2026-06-10

NY Giants’ GM is expecting Malik Nabers to be ready for Week 1

Giants GM Joe Schoen confidently expects star wide receiver Malik Nabers to be fully ready for Week 1 against the…
lamine yamal, world cup, Soccer: International Friendly - Spain Training
2026-06-10

Alessandro Nesta praises Spain’s Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup: ‘He’s the new Messi’

The World Cup is set to kick off this week with plenty of speculation about which country will take home…
Kayvon Thibodeaux, NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants
2026-06-09

Giants: Abdul Carter’s injury scare proves why keeping Kayvon Thibodeaux was so important

The New York Giants got a brief scare on Monday when standout second-year pass-rusher Abdul Carter limped off the grass…
Jevon Holland, NFL: New York Giants OTA
2026-06-09

NY Giants need Jevon Holland to start living up to the expectations of his $45M contract

Last offseason, the Giants made a massive financial splash in free agency to sign safety Jevon Holland. The intention was…
Tremaine Edmunds lines up during Giants OTA practice
2026-06-08

Tremaine Edmunds can quietly fix the Giants’ ugliest weakness

The Giants’ run defense was embarrassing last year, but veteran LB Tremaine Edmunds is the kind of signing that can…
Giants, Dennard Wilson, John Harbaugh, Jevon Holland
2026-06-08

The Giants’ new DC Dennard Wilson is bringing much-needed vocal leadership

The New York Giants’ defensive identity is undergoing an immediate, loud, and much-needed cultural shock therapy session under new defensive…
New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51)l recognizes fans as he pauses during pregame practice, Thursday, August 21, 2025, in East Rutherford.
2026-06-06

NY Giants’ Abdul Carter seems primed to take a big year two leap in 2026

The New York Giants have another elite edger usher developing on their roster. Throughout the team’s recent OTAs, second-year edge…
Eli Manning, Shaun O'Hara, Giants, Alessandro Nesta, Italy, Azzurri, World Cup, Panini America
2026-06-05

NY Giants’ Eli Manning, Shaun O’Hara team up with Italian soccer icon Alessandro Nesta for Panini World Cup Activation

Giants legends Eli Manning and Shaun O’Hara joined soccer icon Alessandro Nesta at Rockefeller Center to launch Panini’s massive 2026…
Azzurri, Italy, Italian men's soccer/football team, Alessandro Nesta, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 04: Alessandro Nesta launches the Panini America FIFA World Cup 2026™ soccer hub at Rockefeller Center on June 4, 2026 in New York City.
2026-06-05

Alessandro Nesta weighs in on what needs to change for the Azzurri: ‘The problem is our culture’

Italian football legend Alessandro Nesta sounds off on why Italy missed the World Cup for a 3rd straight time, calling…