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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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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…
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…