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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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Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
2025-09-03

Giants’ Andrew Thomas has ‘realistic possibility’ to play in Week 1

The New York Giants are hoping to get star left tackle Andrew Thomas back on the field as soon as…
Jaxson Dart, Giants
2025-09-03

Giants’ Brian Daboll might already be ready to turn to the rookie QB: ‘I love you’

The New York Giants are thrilled with what they have in rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart after an impressive preseason campaign.…
Deonte Banks, Giants
2025-09-03

Giants’ Deonte Banks hit with harsh criticsm by team staffer: ‘The kid really needs to grow up’

The New York Giants are waiting on former first-round pick Deonte Banks to live up to the hype. They gave…
Abdul Carter, NFL: New York Jets at New York Giants
2025-09-02

Giants have the key to beating Jayden Daniels and the Commanders in Week 1

The New York Giants are kicking off their 2025 season with a difficult and critical matchup. They will be on…
NFL: New York Giants at Washington Commanders
2025-09-02

Giants’ elite defensive line could expose a Washington Commanders weakness in Week 1

The New York Giants have built a defensive front that ranks among the best in the NFL on paper. The…
NFL: New York Giants Training Camp
2025-09-01

Giants’ X-Factor on offense could be absent in Week 1

The New York Giants’ offense underwent significant changes this offseason after performing as one of the worst units in the…
Abdul Carter, Giants
2025-09-01

Giants’ rookie could play crucial role to slow down MVP-candidate in Week 1

The New York Giants will try their best to slow down the Jayden Daniels-led Washington Commanders in Week 1. With…
Kayvon Thibodeaux, Giants
2025-08-31

The Giants might have built a league-leading unit this offseason

The New York Giants have worked diligently over the last two offseasons to build a pass rush reminiscent of the…
NFL: New York Giants Training Camp, marcus mbow
2025-08-30

Giants might have tough decision to make at left tackle if Andrew Thomas can’t play Week 1

The New York Giants could be without one of their most important players on the offensive side of the ball…
Korie Black, NFL: New York Jets at New York Giants
2025-08-29

Giants draft pick pulled a stunner, jumped ship to join the Jets

The New York Giants had to trim down their roster this week to be in compliance with the NFL’s 53-man…