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About Anthony Rivardo

Anthony Rivardo is the Managing Editor and lead New York Giants Writer/Content Creator for Empire Sports Media. He is a co-host on 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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Oct 20, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
2024-10-20

Giants: Good news and bad news from 28–3 loss to the Eagles

What an embarrassing afternoon for the New York Giants. Big Blue has sunk to 2-5 on the season following an…
Kelvin Banks, Giants, NFL Draft, Texas
2024-10-20

Giants solidify their offensive line in latest 2025 mock draft

The New York Giants’ offensive line has been the team’s kryptonite for the better part of the last decade. This…
Cam Ward, Giants, NFL Draft, Jets
2024-10-19

Giants should keep an eye on game-changing Miami quarterback

The New York Giants are expected to be back in the quarterback market next offseason. They targeted rookie signal-callers in…
Sep 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) celebrates after catching a touchdown during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
2024-10-19

The Giants’ offense is being headlined by two stellar rookies

The New York Giants’ season has not gone according to plan with a 2-4 start. However, there are some positives…
Quinn Ewers, Giants, Texas, NFL Draft
2024-10-18

Giants take ‘highly-skilled’ Texas quarterback in latest 2025 NFL Draft

The New York Giants are 2-4 this season and could be back in the market for a quarterback in the…
Sep 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) and defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (94) and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) celebrate after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (not pictured) during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
2024-10-18

Giants lead the NFL in new ‘disruptive’ statistic per PFF

The New York Giants’ defense has quietly been among the best in the NFL this season. Despite the team’s 2-4…
Oct 17, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) makes a save on New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) in the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
2024-10-18

Rangers’ superstar winger is off to a historic start this season

The New York Rangers are off to a hot 3-0-1 start to the season including back-to-back wins over the Detroit…
David Bakhtiari, Giants, Packers, Jets
2024-10-18

Could the Giants sign a future Hall of Fame left tackle following Andrew Thomas injury?

The New York Giants received crushing injury news this week as star left tackle Andrew Thomas underwent season-ending surgery on…
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51), New York Giants defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (93) and the rest of Big Blue were all smiles as they beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-10, Sunday, January 7, 2024. (Patriots)
2024-10-17

Should the Giants be sellers at the 2024 NFL trade deadline?

The NFL trade deadline is quickly approaching. The New York Giants are off to a shaky 2-4 start this season.…
Garrett Nussmeier, LSU, Giants, NFL Draft
2024-10-17

Giants land rising SEC quarterback in latest 2025 mock draft

With the New York Giants’ season having not gone as planned so far, some fans are looking ahead to April…