Put all the players in one city. Stream the games. Call the teams by nicknames instead of cities. Let viewers vote on trades and coaches. Online gambling as you watch the games. In games that are irrelevant let piers vote on plays. Have the cheerleader strip for premium viewers.
Robot referees, no replays the robots can cover what the cameras cover now. Premium charge no commercials. Pay college players and have them sign pro contracts after 2 years and stay in college.
Players get payed by fan vote and performance.