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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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Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31) celebrates after recovering a Seattle Seahawks fumble during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
2025-01-31
The New York Giants need some of the youngsters in their defensive backfield to take a step forward in 2025.…
Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants guard Greg Van Roten (74) pass protects against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
2025-01-31
The New York Giants’ offensive line took strides in the early portion of the 2024 season. Then, injuries derailed everything.…
Tez Johnson, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants, Senior Bowl, Oregon
2025-01-30
The New York Giants will aim to become more explosive in 2025 after their unit finished the 2024 season as…
Mac McWilliams, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants
2025-01-30
The New York Giants’ secondary needs some reinforcements. The Giants are likely to add talent to the defensive backfield through…
Mike Green, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants
2025-01-30
An NFL team can never have enough great pass rushers. That was the story for the New York Giants in…
Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  New York Giants guard Jon Runyan (76) blocks at the line of scrimmage against  the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
2025-01-29
The New York Giants have been trying and struggling to improve their offensive line for years. General manager Joe Schoen…
Jul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka looks on during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports
2025-01-29
The New York Giants might be changing their play-caller on offense — again. In 2022, offensive coordinator Mike Kafka called…
DK Metcalf, Giants, Ravens, Seahawks
2025-01-28
The Baltimore Ravens’ league-best rushing attack powered them to the Divisional Round of the AFC playoffs this season. Their passing…
Kenneth Grant, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants
2025-01-28
The interior of the New York Giants’ defensive line is headlined by All-Pro DT Dexter Lawrence. While the Giants feel…
Jalen Milroe, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants
2025-01-28
The New York Giants need to find their next franchise quarterback. Ideally, that new signal-caller to build the franchise around…