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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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Sep 15, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) stiff arms Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin (20) in the second half at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Luke Johnson-Imagn Images
2024-09-20

Giants’ rookie playmaker facing challenging test in Week 3 matchup

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has looked like a superstar in the making through the first two…
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)
2024-09-20

Could the Giants trade former 2nd-round pass-rusher at the deadline?

The New York Giants’ season is off to a demoralizing 0-2 start. Oftentimes, when teams find themselves in an early…
Sep 15, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll stands on the sideline in the second half against the Washington Commanders at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Luke Johnson-Imagn Images
2024-09-19

Giants’ locker room confidence in Brian Daboll reportedly ‘hanging by a thread’

The New York Giants’ 2024-25 regular season is not off to the start they hoped for. The Giants are 0-2…
Sep 15, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) stiff arms Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin (20) in the second half at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Luke Johnson-Imagn Images
2024-09-19

Giants have two of PFF’s top-10 highest-graded rookies after Week 2

The New York Giants are seeing excellent early returns on their 2024 rookie draft class through the first two weeks…
Sep 15, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) runs the ball against New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) during the first quarter at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
2024-09-19

Giants’ underrated linebacker was elite in Week 2 despite defense’s struggles

The New York Giants’ defense has been poor through the first two weeks of the season. However, they have had…
Sep 15, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) calls a play in the first half against the New York Giants at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Luke Johnson-Imagn Images
2024-09-18

Giants offensive line moving up in PFF’s latest rankings

The New York Giants’ offensive line has been the team’s kryptonite for the better part of the last decade. This…
Bryce Young, Giants, Panthers, Chargers
2024-09-18

Should the Giants trade for the Panthers’ recently-benched former 1st-overall QB?

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is surrounded by question marks. He was disastrous in Week 1, but bounced back…
Sep 15, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (26) runs for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
2024-09-17

The Giants’ new lead running back has been a tackle-breaking machine

The New York Giants’ rushing attack has been a surprising point of strength this season. Starting running back Devin Singletary…
Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) looks on prior to the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
2024-09-17

Giants’ backup quarterback ‘very prepared’ to start if Daniel Jones is benched

The New York Giants’ season is not off to the start they had hoped for. The Giants are 0-2 following…
Sep 15, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) runs down the field pressured by Washington Comanders defensive back Juan Martin (20) in the first half at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Luke Johnson-Imagn Images
2024-09-16

Giants’ rookie wideout is already one of the most explosive playmakers in the NFL

The New York Giants have a superstar in the making. Malik Nabers burst onto the scene this weekend with his…