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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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Phil Simms, Giants, NFL: Super Bowl XXI
2025-10-08

Giants’ Phil Simms reflects on legendary Super Bowl XXI performance: ‘I was not nervous’

The New York Giants are four-time Super Bowl champions. Their first Lombardi Trophy came home in 1986 when they defeated…
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at New York Giants, tyrone tracy
2025-10-08

Giants’ shifty running back set to return for Week 6 vs Eagles

The New York Giants are getting a significant reinforcement on the offensive side of the ball. Second-year running back Tyrone…
Jaxson Dart, NFL: New York Giants at New Orleans Saints
2025-10-08

The Giants are feeding their rookie quarterback to the wolves

The New York Giants are trying to develop a promising young talent at the quarterback position. Giants fans are hoping…
Oct 20, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back (and former NY Giants back) Saquon Barkley (26) greets fans at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
2025-10-07

Giants declined Saquon Barkley’s trade request in 2023, documentary reveals

The New York Giants watched Saquon Barkley walk out the door and take the turnpike down to a division rival’s…
andrew thomas, NFL: Los Angeles Chargers at New York Giants
2025-10-07

Giants’ offensive tackle is reminding everyone why he is the team’s most important player

The New York Giants have enjoyed improved offensive line play in recent weeks after getting a massive reinforcement in Week…
Jul 24, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen talks to media before the start of training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
2025-10-07

Giants’ lack of cap space is coming back to haunt them

The New York Giants are shredded by injuries, tight on cap space, and spiraling out of control. The Giants have…
NFL: New York Giants at New Orleans Saints
2025-10-06

Giants’ rookie quarterback took the blame for a loss that wasn’t his fault

The New York Giants were handed their first loss of the Jaxson Dart era on Sunday afternoon. The rookie took…
Darius Slayton, NFL: New York Giants at New Orleans Saints
2025-10-06

Giants’ head-scratching decision not to add a wide receiver came back to haunt them in Week 5

The New York Giants’ offense imploded on itself in Week 5. Five straight turnovers sank any chances they had of…
Malik Nabers, NFL: Los Angeles Chargers at New York Giants
2025-10-04

Giants’ MetLife Stadium turf is reportedly here to stay

The New York Giants (and New York Jets) have had their home turf brought under the microscope and under fire…
NFL: New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys
2025-10-04

Giants’ star pass rusher reveals the moment he know Jaxson Dart would be special

The future is now for the New York Giants after they made the switch to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in…