I have created a new out-of-the-box logo for you to consider. I think you need something that is professional, yet more fitting to your clients. You want something that will catch the eye of sports marketing type places, and think this logo does just that—while still being clean and professional. I have included both 3-d type versions for things such as websites, brochures, etc., as well as flat versions for things such as t-shirts, mugs, pens, etc.
Let me know if you would like to see any color variations or other changes, and I will be happy to provide them. The #1 ranked designer can submit additional logos for up to 7 days after the end of a contest, so keep that in mind.
7/10/09: Added a few new versions, with a more aesthetically pleasing overall arch to the word/tail. Also added some shadows and lighting effects, for some subtle changes.