Title would continue family tradition

Tony da Luz Austin da Luz won an NCAA soccer championship playing for the Wake Forest men in 2007. His father, Tony, has been trying to join that club, and he'll get his best chance this weekend, when he leads the Wake Forest women into the College Cup semifinals in Kennesaw, Ga.

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A lasting legacy

Billy Dee Williams as Gale Sayers and James Caan as Brian Piccolo November 30 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Brian’s Song. Thanks in part to the movie, Piccolo’s legacy endures, inspiring Wake Forest students in philanthropic and volunteer efforts. Learn more about Piccolo and see the results of the voting for favorite football movies.

College Cup bound

Women's soccer team After a resounding 3-0 victory over Central Florida in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals, the women's soccer team advanced to their first College Cup (the final four), which will be held on Dec. 2 and 4 in Kennesaw, Ga.

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Scoring with grade points

Cheerleader with flag Notre Dame will play Wake Forest in football on Saturday, which — based on those schools' performances in Graduation Success Rate — is the premier showdown of the college-football season. Read more from the Wall Street Journal.

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Golf Channel features Palmer, WFU

Arnold Palmer on the Golf Channel The Golf Channel's Win McMurry caught up with Wake Forest legend Arnold Palmer and the tour pros who have followed in Palmer’s footsteps. See Palmer and the pros talk about the special bond they have with Wake Forest.

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WFU pros turn out for Palmer

Arnold Palmer (front row, standing) poses with a group of pro golfers who played at Wake Forest. Three days of celebrating Arnold Palmer and Wake Forest golf concluded Monday with a star-studded pro-am tournament at Old Town Club. The event capped a weekend that included the golf complex being named for Palmer during a Sunday reception. See photos, hear Palmer's speech and share your memories.

Honoring a legend

Riley Skinner, Arnold Palmer and Chris Paul Wake Forest named its newly renovated golf complex in honor of Demon Deacon legend Arnold Palmer during a ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 16. "Arnold Palmer started the great golf tradition at Wake Forest,” said Athletic Director Ron Wellman.

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Grobe achieves beyond the numbers

Jim Grobe Fresh off an upset victory over Florida State, Jim Grobe will go for his 100th victory as a college football coach on Saturday against Virginia Tech. But Grobe's career is about much more than the numbers. Find out more about Grobe in a story from The Washington Post.

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