“What’s the solution”
The solution is simple... and staring at you in the mirror.
You have the power to not buy what they’re peddling. All you have to do is kick the addiction.
The NFL and other pro sports, college sports are making zero dollars from me. Same for Hollywood. It’s been several years since I stopped watching TV or movies, and my enjoyment of life has improved significantly.
I can’t recall the last time I saw someone wearing a football jersey, pro or collegiate.