Sport shorts: Steve Smith to miss third Ashes Test and Paul Pogba racial abuse ‘disgusts’ Manchester United

Ten things from the world of sport on Tuesday 20 August

Australia head coach Justin Langer is pictured with Steve Smith at Headingley in Leeds
Australia head coach Justin Langer is pictured with Steve Smith at Headingley in Leeds
(Image credit: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

1. Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test

Australia star Steve Smith will miss the third Ashes Test against England because of concussion.

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