1.   As has been his custom, Duval deflected talk about being the best player in the world.

2.   But Fuchs deflected talk about any prospects of his ranking as a potential successor to Levin.

3.   But he suggested the president was spoiling for a fight as a way to deflect talk of impeachment.

4.   But Tatum takes pains to deflect talk that the SF Marathon is run of the mill.

5.   Coach Mike Jarvis believes his Red Storm team has done enough to warrant an NCAA bid and has tried to deflect talk about what is at stake.

6.   Frazier has been a team player, deflecting talk of being a Heisman Trophy candidate as the Cornhuskers continued their quest to defend their national championship.

7.   He was not happy about the outcome, and deflected talk about strikeouts by registering his displeasure.

8.   His players deflect the pressure issue, too, just as they deflect talk of the Houston Astros.

9.   Kessler deflected any talk of coercion or intimidation.

10.   Reid, known for his discretion, deflected such talk in an interview in his office.