Basketball: LeBron James Rookie of Year

LeBron James has won the NBA Rookie of the Year award, capping a remarkable season in which he revived the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The 19-year-old guard is the youngest player to receive the award.

James, last year's No 1 overall draft pick, beat Denver's Carmelo Anthony, his close friend.

James received 508 points, including 78 of a possible 118 first-place votes.