NAME GAME: Great Western Bank, based in...

NAME GAME: Great Western Bank, based in Chatsworth, might lose its association with the Forum of the same name in Inglewood now that Los Angeles Kings owner Bruce McNall plans to build a new arena. . . . But a GW spokesman says the bank, which paid millions in 1988 for the sponsorship that runs through 2003, would be interested in a similar arrangement if a new arena is built.

ONE FOR THE KIDS: Many football coaches regret the years on the road that kept them from seeing their kids grow up. But Burbank’s Burroughs High coach Gary Bernardi doesn’t aim to join that list. . . . Bernardi (above, with kids) gave up a shot at the University of Missouri coaching staff. He has joint custody of his children, and would have had to leave them behind. (C20)

STUFFY CHURCH: Worshipers at Encino Community Church will share the pews again Sunday with a silent group: Stuffed bears, donations for needy children. . . . More than 100 bears were turned in last Sunday. Quips the Rev. Margie Ann Nicola: “The bears are more attentive than the congregants.” (B11)

NO FEVER YET: International soccer officials draw the matchups Sunday for next summer’s World Cup, a sporting spectacular making its first U.S. appearance, with a world TV audience of 500 million. . . . But so far, World Cup merchandise isn’t moving at Valley stores. “We expect it to pick up after February,” said Dave Salzman, assistant manager of Champs in Northridge.