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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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Anthony Johnson, Giants, Packers
2024-08-28

Giants claim hard-hitting safety off waivers from Packers

The New York Giants claimed just one player off waivers on Wednesday, adding former Green Bay Packers safety Anthony Johnson…
Jakob Johnson, Giants, Raiders
2024-08-28

Giants re-sign veteran fullback to practice squad

The New York Giants surprisingly released veteran fullback/tight end Jakob Johnson on Tuesday morning after they finalized their initial 53-man…
Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants linebacker K.J. Cloyd celebrates after a defensive stop against the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
2024-08-28

Giants bring back preseason standout linebacker on practice squad

The New York Giants had some difficult decisions to make on Tuesday as they cut their roster down to 53…
Will Clapp, Chargers, Bills, Giants
2024-08-28

Giants could add crucial offensive line depth on waiver wire

The New York Giants are expected to be one of the most active teams on the waiver wire on Wednesday…
Feb 27, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen speaks during a press conference during the NFL Scouting Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
2024-08-28

Giants expected to be ‘one of the most active teams’ on waiver wire following roster cuts

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. The New York Giants finalized their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday afternoon, releasing…
Jul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll speaks with quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports
2024-08-27

Giants finalize 53-man roster with surprising moves ahead of deadline

The New York Giants trimmed their roster down to 53 men to be in compliance with the NFL’s roster finalization…
May 5, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game one of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
2024-08-27

Projecting the Rangers’ lineup for the 2024-25 season

The New York Rangers’ roster proved to be among the best in the NHL last season. The Blueshirts won the…
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) gains yards after the catch during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium
2024-08-27

Giants cut expected WR5 in surprise move

The New York Giants are releasing former starting wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily…
Jakob Johnson, Giants, Raiders
2024-08-27

Giants surprisingly release veteran fullback, but for how long?

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the New York Giants released veteran fullback/tight end Jakob Johnson on Tuesday morning as they…
Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Ayir Asante (19) gains yards after catch during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
2024-08-25

Giants release 10 players as final 53-man roster cuts begin

The New York Giants wrapped up their preseason on Saturday night in a 10–6 loss against the New York Jets.…