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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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New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) runs for a touchdown against Baltimore Ravens corner back Will Davis (31) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium
2025-07-01

Giants ‘unlikely’ to sign former superstar receiver

New York Giants fans have been buzzing with excitement over the last week following some intriguing comments from former superstar…
Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (73) after the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
2025-07-01

Can Giants’ Evan Neal steal a starting spot on the offensive line in 2025?

Evan Neal has been a massive disappointment for the New York Giants ever since they drafted him with the seventh…
Jaxson Dart, Giants
2025-06-30

How soon will Jaxson Dart become the Giants’ starting quarterback?

The New York Giants are ushering in a new era at quarterback. They overhauled their quarterback room this offseason, signing…
Eat Rutherford, NJ -- May 9, 2025 -- Cam Skattebo talks to the media following practice at Giants Rookie Minicamp.
2025-06-30

Giants’ rookie running back is described as an ‘all-ball guy’

The New York Giants injected some new talent into their backfield this offseason, selecting RB Cam Skattebo in the fourth…
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
2025-06-29

Giants’ starting running back praises rookie quarterback’s ‘swagger’

The New York Giants revamped their quarterback room this offseason, adding an influx of both veteran and rookie talent. First-round…
Jalin Hyatt, Giants
2025-06-28

Giants’ third-year receiver added 25 pounds in the offseason: ‘That’s what darkness does to you’

The 2024 season did not go as hoped for Jalin Hyatt and the New York Giants. The former 2023 third-round…
Brandon Scherff, Giants
2025-06-28

Giants could still add starting right guard through free agency

The New York Giants didn’t do much this offseason to upgrade their offensive line. Despite the right guard position being…
Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
2025-06-27

Giants need third-year center to finally start taking strides in 2025

The New York Giants thought they were stabilizing the interior of their offensive line for years to come when they…
Jun 17, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) speaks at a press conference during minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
2025-06-27

Giants’ backup quarterback could be top trade option for the Saints

The New York Giants overhauled their quarterback room this offseason following a disastrous 2024 campaign. Out went Daniel Jones and…
nyg, Giants, Daniel Bellinger, New York Giants
2025-06-26

Giants’ once-promising young tight end could be on the roster bubble this summer

During his rookie 2022 season, Daniel Bellinger showed a lot of promise for the New York Giants. However, since then,…