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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 Philadelphia Eagles
2026-03-10

Why the NY Giants re-signing LB Micah McFadden on a ‘prove-it’ deal was a genius move

The Giants have re-signed LB Micah McFadden to a one-year, $3.75M deal. See why the deal is a crucial "buy-low"…
Isaiah Likely, giants, NFL: Los Angeles Rams at Baltimore Ravens
2026-03-10

How the NY Giants will deploy TE Isaiah Likely in their new offensive scheme

The Giants signed former Ravens TE Isaiah Likely to a big contract. Read this breakdown on how they will deploy…
Giants, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas, Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars
2026-03-10

NY Giants should explore blockbuster trade for Brian Thomas Jr. to reunite him with Malik Nabers

The Giants are reportedly interested in trading for Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. to reunite him with Malik Nabers. Can…
Cor'Dale Flott, NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants
2026-03-09

NY Giants aiming to re-sign Cor’Dale Flott but might need to drop $18M per year to get it done

Cor'Dale Flott is reportedly seeking $18M per year to stay with the Giants. Will Joe Schoen and the Giants pay…
Tyler Linderbaum, Giants, John Harbaugh
2026-03-08

NY Giants would ‘love to sign’ Ravens’ Tyler Linderbaum, but might be priced out

The pursuit of Tyler Linderbaum has reached an impasse as the Giants prepare for 2026 free agency. Despite the natural…
Kenneth Walker, giants, NFL: NFC Championship Game-Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks
2026-03-08

Kenneth Walker III ‘will consider’ NY Giants as he prepares for massive free agency payday

The New York Giants are big game hunting in free agency as they look to provide rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart…
Micah McFadden, NFL: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
2026-03-07

NY Giants reportedly interested in re-signing LB Micah McFadden on a ‘prove-it’ deal

The New York Giants are rebuilding their linebacker corps this offseason. They released veteran starter Bobby Okereke this week for…
Giants, Devin Singletary, Kenneth Walker
2026-03-06

NY Giants restructure RB Devin Singletary’s deal despite rumored interest in Kenneth Walker

The Giants restructured RB Devin Singletary's contract to create cap space. What does this mean for their pursuit of Kenneth…
Gunner Olszewski, NFL: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
2026-03-05

NY Giants reportedly re-sign WR/KR Gunner Olszewski to a one-year deal

The Giants are re-signing WR/KR Gunner Olszewski to a one-year deal after a career-best 2025 in the return game, maintaining…
Darnell Mooney, giants, NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals
2026-03-05

NY Giants could target Darnell Mooney as a deep-receiving threat following release from Falcons

The Falcons cut speedy WR Darnell Mooney. He could be an interesting buy-low free agency target for the Giants to…