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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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Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) sacks New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) during the first half at FedExField
2023-12-18

Options to fix the Giants’ offensive line this offseason

The New York Giants’ loss to the New Orleans Saints highlighted just how poor their offensive line has been this…
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass while pressured by New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during the first half at Caesars Superdome
2023-12-18

Giants players disillusioned after losing ‘must-win’ Week 15 matchup

The New York Giants’ most recent loss sent the team crashing back down to earth after a three-game winning streak…
New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61) snaps the ball to quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome
2023-12-17

Giants come back down to earth in loss against Saints

The New York Giants had their three-game winning streak snapped on Sunday afternoon. The New Orleans Saints beat them handily,…
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (New York Giants)
2023-12-16

Giants could bolster their pass rush by signing this veteran in the offseason

The New York Giants have enjoyed the emergence of second-year pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux this season, but adding a second edge…
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) is shown during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium
2023-12-16

The Giants offensive line’s newfound continuity has led to improved performances in recent weeks

The New York Giants’ offensive line struggled to stay together as one continuous unit at the beginning of the season.…
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) reacts to a tackle against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at MetLife Stadium
2023-12-15

Giants stellar free agent addition making case for an All-Pro team

The New York Giants upgraded their linebacker corps in a significant fashion this offseason when signing Bobby Okereke. In his…
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) reacts during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium
2023-12-15

The Giants need to get this underrated receiver more involved

In the New York Giants’ win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night, WR Isaiah Hodgins hauled in his…
nfl: new york giants at las vegas raiders, brian daboll
2023-12-14

Analytics give Giants a slim chance of making the postseason

The New York Giants are fighting for a playoff spot on a three-game winning streak with a 5-8 record. They…
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) catches a touchdown pass during the first half in front of Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) at MetLife Stadium
2023-12-14

Giants could be getting game-changing playmaker back from IR soon

The New York Giants have been hitting their stride in recent weeks as third-string quarterback Tommy Devito has led them…
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium
2023-12-13

Giants’ Dexter Lawrence continued dominant season against Packers despite limited snap count

New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence is having an utterly dominant 2023 season. Coming off a stellar 2022 season…