Training Camp

1 BRAYDEN SCHENN , center: Schenn, 20, has by far been the most impressive player in the 3-day rookie camp this week. Schenn hung for 23 games on the Los Angeles Kings' roster to start last season - and played in eight - but an injury derailed his season and he was sent back to junior hockey. 2 MATT READ, center: Scott Hartnell's quote about the former Bemidji State captain says it all: "I didn't know much about him, but skating with him over the past few weeks, it looks like he's going to be a good player in this league.

When the Eagles conclude today's "voluntary" workout, the next time they will be getting together will be on Tuesday at West Chester University for their opening meeting of official training camp. But as many as 12 Eagles who answered coach Buddy Ryan's call for volunteers over the last three weeks may be AWOL. With yesterday's signing of rookie draft picks Eric Everett, a fifth-round cornerback, and Joe Schuster, a 10th-round defensive tackle, the Eagles now have two draft picks and 10 veteran free agents unsigned.

Bobby Abreu, the Phillies' rising star in right field, will miss today's first full-squad workout of the spring. Abreu, who signed a three-year, $14.25 million contract last month, has been delayed traveling to Florida from Venezuela because his mother has been ill. Abreu is expected to arrive at camp sometime tomorrow, but possibly not in time to work out. He is expected to take part in the full workout Friday. No one else is expected to arrive late. In fact, most position players have been in camp for several days, taking batting practice and lifting weights.

SO THE first NovaCare spring of Chip Kelly drew to a close yesterday; they turned up the houselights at the world's worst disco (music was too loud, our drinks never arrived, and men outnumbered women roughly 150-3). Minicamp ended just as the clouds started to roll in. Rookies report for training camp July 22, vets arrive July 25. What do we know about Kelly's Eagles that we didn't know a few months ago, and what can we expect from Kelly's first training camp, the first Eagles training camp held in Philadelphia since 1943?

Eagles training camp is set to start Monday and run through Aug. 18 at Lehigh University, and the Birds have several positions up for grabs. Here is a look at a few: Thursday: Free safety Friday: Center Saturday: Strong-side linebacker Sunday: Right cornerback - and fan's guide to training camp. Monday: Overview: It's a youth movement for the Birds.

The Oakland Raiders expect receiver Javon Walker to be ready for training camp when he recovers from injuries suffered in a robbery in Las Vegas last weekend. Raiders coach Lane Kiffin finally spoke to Walker by phone yesterday morning, more than 2 days after Walker was discovered unconscious and beaten on a back street near the Las Vegas Strip following a night of partying. Walker was released from a hospital after treatment for a concussion and facial injuries. "The info that I have is he's going to be fine," Kiffin said.

Steve Spurrier was his usual maverick self when he arrived in Carlisle, Pa., for his first NFL training camp as a head coach yesterday. He barely had unpacked his bags when he immediately made it clear he would rather be somewhere else. "I don't understand the importance of getting away, to tell you the truth," Spurrier said as the Washington Redskins checked into their dorms at Dickinson College. Spurrier, an avid golfer whose first words when he walked into the room before the news conference were, "Shot 75 today," said he might move training camp back to Redskin Park in the Washington suburbs next season.

Never mind the NFL labor acrimony, there will be football at the NovaCare Complex. Arena football, that is. The Soul will prepare for its return to the indoor game by conducting training camp at the Eagles' practice bubble beginning this weekend. The 2-year hiatus that followed the Soul's 2008 championship has resulted in a total makeover of the roster and coaching staff. Mike Hohensee, who coached Chicago to the 2006 AFL title, will lead the Soul. The only familiar face will be Phil Bogle, an all-Arena lineman for Philadelphia's title team, who has been brought on as an assistant coach.

The Eagles have announced the dates for training camp at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. Rookies and selected veterans are scheduled to report Monday, July 26. The remainder of the team is scheduled to report Thursday, July 29. The Eagles will break camp on Wednesday, Aug. 18, in advance of the second preseason game, at Cincinnati on Friday, Aug. 20. The preseason opener at Lincoln Financial Field against Jacksonville is Friday, Aug....

Flyers forward Ville Leino said he will be on crutches for 2 more weeks following hip surgery, but expects to be ready for training camp. "I'm feeling good and getting better every day," Leino said yesterday at the Flyers' practice facility in Voorhees, N.J. "I'm getting stronger and soon I will be walking [without crutches]. I am happy where I am right now . . . I was talking to [Flyers trainer Jim McCrossin] and he said I'll be fine for training camp and that's what we are shooting for. " Leino turned out to be a revelation for the Flyers during their run to the Stanley Cup finals.