Tom Brady ousted from closed park in Tampa for violating city lockdown guidelines

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new quarterback, Tom Brady was recently ousted from a closed park in downtown Tampa by an employee of Parks and Recreation team. Tampa remains under strict lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic. However, Tom Brady, who was just looking for a place to workout, appeared to violate city's laid down rules and hence was asked to leave, according to Tampa mayor Jane Castor.

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Tom Brady workout goes wrong; asked to leave from Tampa Bay park

As reported by Tampa Bay Times, Brady had trouble finding a place to work out with all facilities closed in Tampa due to virus outbreak. Brady n chose to workout in a closed Tampa Bay park but was soon asked to leave by a member of  Tampa Parks and Recreation staff.

During a briefing with St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman, Mayor Jane Castor explained decision to ask Tom Brady to leave park stating, "Our parks are closed down so a lot of our park staff patrol around...and saw an individual working out in one of our downtown parks. She went over to tell him it was closed. And it was Tom Brady."

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Brady asked to leave Tampa Bay park, apology from City of Tampa

City of Tampa's Twitter handle was quick to ackwledge incident and apologise to ir new prized possession.  six-time Super Bowl winner is yet to address incident.

Coronavirus in US: Sporting leagues continue to remain suspended

United States currently remains worst-affected nation with COVID-19. number of confirmed cases has soared past 750,000 with a death toll of more than 40,000. With virus spreading thick and fast in country, it remains under strict lockdown for an indefinite period. Florida is eighth-worst affected state in US with over 27,000 confirmed cases, according to Guardian.

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ongoing pandemic has already affected daily routine in US with sports being one of affected sectors. NBA and NHL were forced to suspend ir ongoing seasons while MLB delayed start of 2020 season. Meanwhile, NFL shifted 2020 Draft to a virtual format and also approved a virtual off-season program for 32 teams. As of w, start of 2020 NFL season remains scheduled for September, However, league is yet to release a schedule for upcoming season.

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