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With a big $46-million opening for 'Hoppers,' Disney and Pixar see a return to form

<p>Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers" topped the domestic box office this weekend with $46 million, the highest total for an original animated film since 2017's "Coco."</p>

UCLA women's basketball pummels Iowa, wins back-to-back Big Ten tournament titles

<p>No. 1 seed UCLA dominated the Big Ten tournament title game, rolling to a 96-45 win over No. 2 seed Iowa Sunday. The Bruins went undefeated in Big Ten play.</p>

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

<p>Check out the latest Los Angeles Times top 25 high school baseball rankings.</p>

Nathan Martin wins closest L.A. Marathon in race history, edging Michael Kimani Kamau

<p>It was a historic photo finish at the L.A. Marathon, with Nathan Martin rallying to beat leader Michael Kimani Kamau by 00.01 seconds Sunday.</p>

Revelations from an action-packed high school basketball season as the end nears

<p>City section teams have shined in the playoffs, no single athlete has taken over the boys' basketball player of the year race and more revelations.</p>

Prep talk: Loyola lacrosse team is making noise with domination

<p>Led by leading scorer Tripp King and a solid defense, the Cubs defeated Sierra Canyon 29-0 and Crespi 28-1 this week.</p>

With no help coming, Kings players struggling to prove they're playoff-worthy

<p>The Kings' struggles on the ice combined with a recent rash of injuries forced general manager Ken Holland to not make a major move at the trade deadline.</p>

A YouTube challenge and mantra of joy inspired the UCLA basketball team's viral dance

<p>Charlisse Leger-Walker got more than she expected when she asked the UCLA dance team to teach her and Gabriela Jaquez a routine for her YouTube channel.</p>

Eric Musselman running out of excuses after USC's latest blowout loss to UCLA

<p>USC coach Eric Musselman likes to blame injuries or UCLA fans for the his basketball team's shortcomings, but the Trojans' issues are much deeper.</p>

Swanson: Mick Cronin's cleverly brutal criticism of his team isn't disrupting UCLA's surge

<p>UCLA coach Mick Cronin's courtside demeanor and postgame bluntness make him no stranger to controversy, but his players say they are fine with his methods.</p>

High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores

<p>CIF City and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Saturday's games.</p>

High school basketball: Southern California regional scores and pairings

<p>CIF Southern California regional high school boys' and girls' playoff scores for Saturday and Tuesday's schedule.</p>

High school soccer: Southern California regional final scores and state pairings

<p>CIF Southern California regional final high school boys and girls soccer scores and state championship schedule.</p>

Pierce Thompson delivers key baskets to send Harvard-Westlake into regional final

<p>Harvard-Westlake defeats St. Joseph 56-52 to earn rematch against Sierra Canyon in Open Division regional final</p>

Sage Hill girls stun Sierra Canyon, setting up showdown with Ontario Christian

<p>Ontario Christian defeats Etiwanda and will play Sage Hill in the girls' basketball Southern California regional final after the Lightning's upset over Sierra Canyon.</p>

UCLA dominates rival USC to secure double bye in Big Ten tournament

<p>UCLA guard Donovan Dent delivered 25-point, seven-assist performance, helping the Bruins earn a 89-68 win over rival USC at the Galen Center Saturday.</p>

Not done yet: Khalil Mack agrees to contract extension with Chargers

<p>Three-time All-Pro edge rusher Khalil Mack will be back with the Chargers for the 2026 season after agreeing to a contract extension with the team.</p>

Bob Baffert's Potente wins San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita

<p>The 3-year-old colt wins the Grade 2 race, and earns 50 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby, in his second start after winning a maiden race in January.</p>

Tennis pros quickly learn picturesque Indian Wells can bite back with weather shifts

<p>Wind and sudden temperature shifts add to the drama at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, with Venus Williams calling conditions impossible.</p>

UCLA beats Ohio State, extends win streak to 24 and reaches Big Ten tournament title game

<p>UCLA center Lauren Betts and the Bruins tightened their defensive pressure during a 72-62 victory over Ohio State, extending their win streak to 24 games.</p>