The Washington Wild Things play a four-game series starting with a doubleheader at 6:05 p.m. on Aug. 25 against the Joliet Slammers with fireworks to follow. Aug. 26 is Yoga Night along with a knit-hat giveaway at 7:05 p.m., followed by kids day on Sunday at 5:05 p.m. All games are at Consol Energy Park, 1 Washington Federal Way, Washington. www.washingtonwildthings.com
The University of Pittsburgh’s real football programs are in action this week. The Pitt women’s soccer team plays Colorado College on Thu. Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. and Xavier on Sun. Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. The men’s soccer team hosts Detroit on Fri. Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. and Howard University Sun. Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. All games at the Petersen Sports Complex, 365 Robinson St. Ext., Oakland. www.pittsburghpanthers.com
Track champions will be crowned Fri. Aug. 26 at Lernerville Speedway. It’s the final night for the “Fab4 Fueled by Turner’s” racing series and champs will be decided in four separate race series. For those who know racing, the four classes of cars are 410 Sprints, Super Lates, Big Block Mods & Sportsman/Stocks. For the rest of us, that means, cars are going to go really fast around a track while we spend an awesome evening outdoors. Races start at 7:30 p.m. 313 N. Pike Road, Sarver. www.lernervilletickets.com
The Pittsburgh Harlequins professional Rugby Team will kick off its 2016 fall season at 7 p.m., Sat. Aug. 27 against the Brooklyn Rugby Club. The Harlequins play one of the most physical sports in the world at a high level. Games are played at Founders Field, 101 Eisele Road, Cheswick. www.pittsburghharlequins.org
