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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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Micah McFadden, NFL: New York Giants at Washington Commanders
2025-09-08

Giants’ core linebacker seemingly escaped injury devastation

The New York Giants played the majority of their Week 1 matchup without starting linebacker Micah McFadden in the lineup.…
Malik Nabers, NFL: New York Giants at Washington Commanders
2025-09-08

Giants’ head coach downplays shouting match with Malik Nabers in Week 1

The New York Giants’ Week 1 matchup did not go as planned. Despite a summer filled with positivity and optimism,…
Jaxson Dart, Giants
2025-09-07

Giants’ rookie Jaxson Dart expected to play in Week 1 in a ‘package of plays’

The New York Giants are starting quarterback Russell Wilson to kick off their season in Week 1. But how long…
NFL: New York Giants Training Camp, james hudson
2025-09-06

Giants likely relying on $12M backup investment to step up big in Week 1

It seems unlikely that star left tackle Andrew Thomas will be suiting up for the New York Giants in Week…
Cor'Dale Flott, giants
2025-09-06

Giants came up with interest solution for CB2 position battle

The New York Giants have been sorting through a position battle this summer with the starting cornerback job opposite newcomer…
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Commanders, Giants
2025-09-05

Giants weak run defense needs to slow down Commanders’ explosive rookie rusher

Over the past couple of seasons, the New York Giants’ run defense has been one of their weakest units. In…
Nick Allegretti, commanders, giants
2025-09-05

The Giants need to expose a critical Commanders weakness in Week 1

The New York Giants are just a couple of days away from kicking off their season on the road versus…
Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) walks off the field following the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
2025-09-04

Giants restructure star left tackle’s contract despite extensive injury history

The New York Giants are making a necessary move to clear some cap space. According to Field Yates of ESPN,…
Malik Nabers, NFL: New York Giants Training Camp
2025-09-04

Giants’ Malik Nabers taking on mentorship role with his new rookie quarterback

New York Giants superstar wide receiver is developing into one of the team’s most prominent leaders as he enters the…
NFL: New York Jets at New York Giants, jameis winston
2025-09-03

Could the Giants trade Jameis Winston after naming Jaxson Dart their QB2?

The New York Giants overhauled their quarterback room this offseason, adding experienced veterans in Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, while…