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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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Jaxson Dart, Giants
2025-08-20

Giants teammates ‘cling to’ Jaxson Dart and his aura, says assistant GM

There is an incredible amount of excitement surrounding New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Dart has turned in back-to-back…
NFL: New York Jets at New York Giants, jameis winston
2025-08-19

Giants’ assistant GM shuts down trade rumors for veteran backup quarterback

Earlier this week, it had been reported that teams were calling with interest in trading for New York Giants backup…
Roy Robertson-Harris, NFL: New York Giants Training Camp
2025-08-19

Giants might’ve found the key to solving their run defense problem in free agency

The New York Giants’ inability to stop the run has plagued their defense for a couple of seasons now. With…
Nov 19, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) at the line of scrimmage against the Washington Commanders during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
2025-08-19

Giants’ underrated fourth-year linebacker is playing his way into a lucrative extension

The New York Giants have a rising star in the middle of their defense. Fourth-year linebacker Micah McFadden has elevated…
Jul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) takes a water break during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports
2025-08-19

Giants’ injured left tackle reportedly ‘trending’ toward being available in Week 1

The New York Giants have been without one of their most important players on the offensive side of the ball…
Jaxson Dart, NFL: New York Jets at New York Giants
2025-08-18

PFF hands Giants’ rookies confusing grades in preseason win over Jets

The New York Giants’ rookie draft class has been incredibly impactful through the first two weeks of the preseason. They…
Cam Skattebo, Giants
2025-08-18

Giants will ‘probably not’ have exciting rookie running back in Week 1 amidst injury

One of the New York Giants’ most exciting additions this offseason came in the fourth round of the draft when…
Jaxson Dart, Giants
2025-08-18

Giants head coach is constantly ‘making up scenarios’ to catch Jaxson Dart off guard

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has always been unorthodox in his ways of developing quarterbacks. But, simultaneously, he…
Malik Nabers, NFL: New York Giants Training Camp
2025-08-17

Giants’ superstar dealing with ‘minor’ injury that has caused him to miss 11 straight practices

New York Giants superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers has been absent from practice for the last two weeks due to…
Jaxson Dart, NFL: New York Jets at New York Giants
2025-08-17

Giants 31, Jets 12: Good news and bad news as Jaxson Dart continues to be elite in his first preseason

The New York Giants are 2-0 in the preseason following a 31–12 win over the New York Jets on Saturday.…