Niners coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that linebacker Aldon Smith spoke with general manager Trent Baalke about what happened during the bye week while the player visited his former college, Missouri. The 23-year-old Smith denied on Twitter a report last Thursday that he had been attacked earlier in the day outside a restaurant in Columbia, Mo., saying, “Didn’t get jumped — stop asking.” There was no formal police report filed. Read More

Fans had a lot to celebrate after the 49ers’ NFC West-clinching victory Sunday — and they were given every opportunity to revel in the glory. Read More

Ah, those 49ers. They’re boring. They haven’t beaten anybody. Their secondary is vulnerable. Their quarterback doesn’t match up to Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady or Drew Brees. All they do is win. After Sunday’s 26-0 win over the offensively challenged St. Louis Rams, they stand at 10-2, the second-best record in the NFL, and they’ve won the NFC West. They must be doing something right. Read More

In sports, you win some and lose some. And this year, the 49ers have won — mostly. But despite having an affirmed grasp on the NFC West, coach Jim Harbaugh still hates to lose — even to older brother, and Baltimore Ravens coach, John.   Thanksgiving Day’s 16-6 loss to Baltimore was only San Francisco’s second this season. And if one can simplify Harbaugh’s winning method, it’s that what’s next is more important than what just happened. Read More