I suggest you match the gleaming 3 d effect of the banner bar on the right to the top right banner bar area background of the text. fade it into the smooth efect on the left hand of the banner text area.

I wouldn't ruin that effect. But a dimensionalized recession border or gray and a bright shade, maybe bright blue around the banner or at corners could live things up.

You know those diagonal ribbons you see on the corner of sites? Do something small but bright.

On the black white and yellow will pop for sure.

ps you do know the title graphic could be brought into color to save the work of a new thing?

Using sports related graphics would be a better idea but do use the colors with the bright shades. This will help in grabbing the attention more easily on a white background.