Washington, Apr 7 (ANI): A US court has been requested by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong to dismiss a lawsuit by a Dallas-based promotions company, which is seeking repayment of more than 12 million dollars in bonuses paid to Armstrong for winning the Tour de France.

Sydney, Mar 13 (ANI): Internet search giant Google is paying nearly 15 million dollars in bonuses to four of the firm's top executives for their performances last year.

London, Nov. 1 (ANI): US-based insurance company SCA Promotions has confirmed that it has sent Lance Armstrong a letter demanding the return of 12 million dollars in bonuses and warned that it might take legal action.

London, July 25 (ANI): London underground workers, some of whom who have even received Olympic-linked bonuses of up to 1,000 pounds, are set to go on a work-to-rule regime from Friday when the sporting event begins.

Wellington, July 21 (ANI): Small business owners, who are unlikely to have the budget for giving substantial pay rises or cash bonuses, need to try other ways to engage their staff and get them working to their full potential, human relations experts have revealed.

Washington, June 21 (ANI): Workers respond better to the promise of reward, or carrots, than they do the threat of punishment, or stick, a study suggested.

Washington, June 14 (ANI): Investment banking giant JP Morgan Chase's boss plans to claw back up to two years' bonuses from 'casino bankers' who racked up losses of more than 2 billion dollars.

London, Mar 20 (ANI): Ace footballer Lionel Messi, who is one of the greatest players on the planet, has earned 27.4 million pounds from wages, bonuses, sponsorships and endorsements overtaking David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Johannesburg, Jan.16 (ANI): Former Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief Ali Bacher is expected to explain the alleged payment of Rand five million in bonuses when the country's sports ministry's inquiry into cricket resumes in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): Throwing parties, giving away bonuses and other forms of acknowledgement, including gifts, to employees can help improve their performance, a new study has found.

Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): Canceling holiday parties and getting cash bonuses instead is at the top of workers' wish lists in the US, a new survey has found.

London, Sep.20 (ANI): Manchester United will pay out a record five million pounds in bonuses to more than 500 Old Trafford staff.

London, Aug 7(ANI): Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is so desperate to leave the club for Barcelona that he has offered to give up over four million worth of bonuses.

Johannesberg, Aug.5 (ANI): An independent audit has found Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola and another official violated corporate law by secretly awarding themselves hefty bonuses.

Johannesburg, July 30 (ANI): The Investigation report into Cricket South Africa's financial affairs will be revealed later today, officials have said.