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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New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) waves to fans after the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Giants 30-6 at Allegiant Stadium
2025-03-31

Giants should extend ascending linebacker sooner than later

The New York Giants’ defense has enjoyed the services of its linebackers over the past couple of seasons. Since the…
Sep 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) and defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (94) and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) celebrate after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (not pictured) during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
2025-03-30

Giants must address this crucial weakness in the 2025 NFL Draft

The New York Giants had a successful free agency period, upgrading their defensive backfield and stabilizing their quarterback position. However,…
Abdul Carter, NFL Draft, Giants
2025-03-29

Giants take premier pass rusher with No. 3 pick in latest mock draft

The New York Giants can’t go wrong with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. They are…
Shemar Stewart, NFL Draft, Giants
2025-03-29

Giants spent ‘considerable time’ with intriguing Day 2 pass-rusher prospect

An NFL team can never have enough good pass rushers. The New York Giants know this as well as anyone.…
Aeneas Peebles, NFL Draft, Giants
2025-03-28

Giants could target ‘dynamic’ defensive tackle on Day 2 of NFL Draft

The New York Giants need to add more talent to their defensive line. As things stand, it’s currently former second-team…
Abdul Carter, NFL Draft, Giants, Jets
2025-03-28

Giants to hold private meeting with NFL Draft’s top pass-rusher

The New York Giants are positioned to land one of the 2025 NFL Draft’s best prospects with the No. 3…
Joe Schoen, Giants, NFL: Scouting Combine
2025-03-28

Giants spent ‘extensive time’ with surging quarterback prospect

The New York Giants have been doing extensive research on all of the quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft class.…
Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
2025-03-27

Giants take tackle, trade back into 1st round for quarterback in latest mock draft

The New York Giants no longer have to take a quarterback in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft…
NCAA Football: Colorado at Kansas, shedeur sanders, new york giants, raiders
2025-03-27

Giants ‘not hellbent’ on taking a quarterback in 1st round of NFL Draft

Despite signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston this offseason, the New York Giants could still be in the market for…
Russell Wilson, Giants
2025-03-27

Giants’ new quarterback not signing to be a mentor: ‘I expect to be the starter’

The New York Giants double-dipped at quarterback in free agency this offseason, signing Russell Wilson just days after agreeing to…