The 49ers announced Sunday night that general manager Trent Baalke and coach Chip Kelly have been fired.
San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York said "philosophical" differences that could not be reconciled between the Niners and Jim Harbaugh led to the ultimate breakup between team and coach.
San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith has denied drinking alcohol with former teammate Ray McDonald and a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by McDonald last week.
While Jim Harbaugh won't confirm or deny any contact with the University of Michigan, the Wolverines don't seem to be hiding their interest in him about their coaching vacancy.
The San Francisco 49ers are looking into the possibility that linebacker Aldon Smith was drinking at Ray McDonald's home on Dec. 15 with his former teammate and a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted the day before by McDonald.
Jim Harbaugh had a succinct reaction to Deion Sanders' report on the league-owned NFL Network that his San Francisco 49ers players want him gone.