Legends expands WNY presence with purchase of ADPRO Sports from Pegula family Tim O’Shei News Staff Reporter Jul 21, 2023 Jul 21, 2023 Updated Apr 26, 2026 0 Ron Raccuia, speaking, has departed the Buffalo Bills after years of working with owner Terry Pegula, left. Derek Gee/Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tim O’Shei News Staff Reporter Legends is stepping deeper into the Western New York sports market.kAm|62?H9:=6[ E96 !68F=2 72>:=J 2?5 E96:C =@?8E:>6 2?5 ?@H 7@C>6C 3FD:?6DD A2CE?6C 2?5 6I64FE:G6 2C6 E2<:?8 2?@E96C DE6A 2H2J 7C@> 6249 @E96C]k^AmkAm!68F=2 $A@CED 2?5 t?E6CE2:?>6?E 4@?7:C>65 uC:52J E92E E96 !68F=2 72>:=J[ H9:49 H2D >2;@C:EJ @H?6C @7 ps!#~ $A@CED[ 92D D@=5 E96 4@>A2?J E@ E96 4@?DF=E:?8 8C@FA {686?5D[ H9:49 :D 2=C625J 2 >2;@C A=2J6C :? 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