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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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Caleb Williams, Bears
2025-06-23

Bears’ Caleb Williams praises Ben Johnson’s ‘tough’ coaching style

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has nearly limitless potential. That’s why he was selected first overall in the 2024 NFL…
russell wilson, Giants
2025-06-23

Giants’ Russell Wilson named the NFL’s best ‘deep passer’ by PFF

The New York Giants’ offense has lacked explosiveness for years. But that should change in 2025 with Russell Wilson taking…
Jun 18, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) speaks at a press conference during minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
2025-06-23

Top NFL insider predicts Giants’ rookie quarterback will see ‘a lot’ of playing time this year

The New York Giants overhauled their quarterback position this offseason, adding veteran stability through free agency while also securing a…
russell wilson, Giants, Fanatics Fest
2025-06-22

Giants’ new quarterback says Malik Nabers lured him in free agency: ‘I came here because of him’

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the New York Giants entering the 2025 season after the team overhauled its quarterback…
Tom Brady, NFL, Fanatics Fest, LeBron James, Lakers
2025-06-22

Tom Brady hails LeBron James as ‘the greatest ever’ at Fanatics Fest

Two of the greatest athletes of all time took the stage together at Fanatics Fest on Saturday. Tom Brady joined…
LeBron James, NBA, Fanatics Fest, Lakers
2025-06-22

LeBron James says he can’t play ‘that much further’ amidst retirement speculation

The NBA is nearing the end of the LeBron James era. Considered by many to be the greatest of all…
Giants, Malik Nabers
2025-06-21

Malik Nabers wants Giants fans to be more like Knicks fans in 2025

New York Giants fans didn’t have much to cheer for this season. However, rookie star wide receiver Malik Nabers gave…
Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2025-06-21

Yankees legends speak on controversial beard rule change

This winter, the New York Yankees made a controversial decision to amend their facial hair policy that dated back to…
Giants, Eli Manning
2025-06-20

Giants’ Eli Manning sends message to Jaxson Dart, other young quarterbacks: ‘It doesn’t get easy’

New York Giants legend Eli Manning made an appearance at Fanatics Fest on Friday morning, participating in the “Franchise Faces”…
Kayvon Thibodeaux, Giants
2025-06-20

Is Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux entering a ‘make-or-break’ season?

The New York Giants have built a defensive line stacked with talent. They spent the third-overall pick in this year’s…