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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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Darius Slayton, Giants, Chargers
2025-03-04

Chargers could steal Giants’ underrated wide receiver in free agency

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to shop for playmakers this offseason as they aim to upgrade the weaponry around…
Davante Adams, Jets, Giants
2025-03-04

Jets release star wide receiver to clear $30M in cap space

The New York Jets are releasing star wide receiver Davante Adams to clear a significant sum of salary cap space.…
East Rutherford, NJ -- July 24, 2024 -- General manager, Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll prior to the first day of training camp for the 2024 New York Giants.
2025-03-04

Ranking the Giants’ biggest needs entering 2025 free agency

The New York Giants need to rebuild their roster following a disastrous 3-14 finish to the 2024 season. General manager…
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) gets ready to score a touchdown during a 24-point Giants first half, Sunday, January 7, 2024
2025-03-04

Giants’ veteran wide receiver could receive ‘a lot of interest’ in free agency

The New York Giants are in danger of losing one of their top playmakers this offseason. Veteran WR Darius Slayton…
Cam Ward, Giants, Miami
2025-03-03

Giants land next franchise quarterback via trade in latest 2-round mock draft

The New York Giants are scouring the earth for their next franchise quarterback. Picking third overall in the 2025 NFL…
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) catches a pass for a touchdown while being guarded by New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (3) during a game between the New York Giants and the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
2025-03-03

Giants ‘aren’t ready to give up’ on struggling former 1st-round cornerback

The New York Giants’ secondary was a major disappointment in 2024. The defensive backfield featured a group of young cornerbacks…
Joe Schoen, NFL Scouting Combine, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants, Titans
2025-03-03

Giants reportedly ‘reached out’ to Titans about potential trade for No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft

The New York Giants are picking third overall in the 2025 NFL Draft — for now. As they turn over…
Joe Schoen, Giants, NFL: Scouting Combine
2025-03-02

Giants expected to ‘concentrate their efforts’ on trading up to No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft

The New York Giants took a major swing but ultimately missed out on a trade for Los Angeles Rams QB…
Travis Hunter, Giants, NFL Draft
2025-03-02

Giants reportedly considering passing on a quarterback in the NFL Draft for class’s best prospect

The New York Giants’ search for a quarterback has begun. They made a strong push to trade for Los Angeles…
Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen before game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
2025-03-02

Giants reportedly ‘lurking’ in guard market in free agency

The NFL’s free agency period is right around the corner and the New York Giants are preparing to enter a…