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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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NFL: New York Giants at Houston Texans, jermaine eluemunor
2025-06-16

Giants’ underrated offensive tackle could be in line for a contract extension

The New York Giants’ offensive line has been a weak point for years, but the unit began to make strides…
Syndication: The Record, abdul carter, new york giants
2025-06-16

Giants’ ‘potentially’ elite pass rush named a reason for optimism entering 2025

The New York Giants’ defense has elite potential this season. After making a slew of upgrades in free agency and…
Antwane Wells, Giants
2025-06-15

Giants’ UDFA wide receiver could be a sleeper to watch this preseason

The New York Giants added some depth to their receiving corps following the NFL Draft with the signing of a…
NFL: New York Giants Rookie Minicamp, abdul carter
2025-06-15

Giants preparing to make versatile rookie their defensive chess piece

The New York Giants landed arguably the best defensive player in this year’s draft class with the No. 3 overall…
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball while being chased by New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) during a game between the New York Giants and the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
2025-06-14

Giants should rush to extend promising linebacker in contract year

The New York Giants’ 2022 NFL Draft class will be up for extensions next offseason as they each enter the…
Deonte Banks, Giants
2025-06-14

Giants seemingly have a position battle forming for CB2 job

The New York Giants made massive upgrades to their secondary this offseason, signing cornerback Paulson Adebo and safety Jevon Holland…
Oct 13, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
2025-06-13

Tyrone Tracy Jr. striving to be among Giants’ all-time great running backs

Last season, fifth-round rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. burst onto the scene, capturing the starting job in the lineup by…
Jaxson Dart, Giants
2025-06-13

Giants’ Jaxson Dart is already making a strong impression on his playmakers: ‘He can spin it’

The New York Giants took a big swing at the quarterback position this offseason, trading up in the first round…
Jude McAtamney, Giants
2025-06-13

Giants’ second-year kicker could be making a push for the starting job

The New York Giants could have a dilemma at kicker this season following two underwhelming campaigns from Graham Gano. At…
East Rutherford, NJ -- June 11, 2024 -- Wide receiver, Jalin Hyatt at the NY Giants Mandatory Minicamp at their practice facility in East Rutherford, NJ.
2025-06-12

Giants’ veteran receiver says Jalin Hyatt added ’15-20 pounds’ of muscle in offseason

The New York Giants are hoping for a big step forward from third-year wide receiver Jalin Hyatt this season. After…