Harbaugh exits after four seasons

SANTA CLARA, CALIF.— Jim Harbaugh won’t return for the final season of his five-year, $25-million contract as coach of the 49ers, the team announced after Sunday’s 20-17 win over the Cardinals. The 8-8 Niners missed the playoffs and saw thousands of empty seats at most home games. “Jim and I have come to the conclusion that it is in our mutual best interest to move in different directions,” said CEO Jed York.