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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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Daniel Jones, quarterback. The NY Giants NFL team held an organized team activity at their training facility in East Rutherford, NJ on Thursday May 30, 2024.
2024-07-16

Giants’ Daniel Jones ‘doing pretty much everything’ as training camp nears

The New York Giants will kick off training camp next week as they begin their summer preparations for the upcoming…
Apr 21, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) controls the puck in the third period against the Washington Capitals in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-16

Rangers struggling to extend young star defender due to length of deal

The New York Rangers have been making some improvements to their defensive corps this offseason, recently signing Braden Schneider and…
Matthew Robertson takes part in the Rangers Prospect Development Camp at the New York Rangers Training facility in Tarrytown July 12, 2022
2024-07-15

Rangers sign exciting defensive prospect to 1-year deal

The New York Rangers are making further improvements to their defensive corps, signing prospect Matthew Robertson to a one-year contract,…
East Rutherford, NJ -- June 11, 2024 -- Quarterback, Daniel Jones is interviewed at the end of practice field at the NY Giants Mandatory Minicamp at their practice facility in East Rutherford, NJ.
2024-07-15

Giants’ controversial starting QB listed fantasy ‘sleeper’ by PFF

The New York Giants are entering a crucial 2024 season where they’re success will largely depend on the performance of…
New York Giants cornerback Cor'Dale Flott (28) makes sure Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones (80) does not complete a second quarter pass, Sunday, January 7, 2024.
2024-07-15

Giants’ 3rd-year cornerback named to CBS Sports ‘All-Breakout Team’

The New York Giants are depending on a young and inexperienced secondary to lead their defense this season. Numerous players…
Nov 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) and New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) in action during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-14

Giants’ superstar left tackle gets glowing review from NFL exec: ‘Upside to be the top guy’

New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas has established himself as one of the premier players in the NFL at…
May 16, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) and defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) celebrate center Barclay Goodrow (21) (not shown) goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in game six of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-14

Projecting the Rangers’ defensive pairings in 2024

The New York Rangers’ defensive corps became somewhat of a weakness during the team’s most recent failed postseason run. This…
Giants, New York Giants, NYG, Andrew Thomas
2024-07-13

The Giants need their star $117M offensive lineman to stay healthy in 2024

The New York Giants offensive line has been a weakness for the better part of the last decade. However, one…
adoree jackson, new york giants
2024-07-13

Could the Giants reunite with a familiar veteran free-agent to patch CB2 hole?

The New York Giants have had a productive offseason so far, but with training camp right around the corner, they…
Oct 23, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) catches the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tre Herndon (37) in the second quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-12

Giants’ underrated veteran free-agent CB signings could bolster the secondary

The New York Giants’ secondary is a young and inexperienced group. The average age of the Giants’ projected starting defensive…