What is the referees goal in sports?

Answer 1

The role of a Basketball referee is to make sure the game of basketball runs smoothly and the right team wins the game. The referee also has the power to call off a game if conditions get too bad

Answer 2

Make sure the game is being played fairly, stop the game clock when there's a foul. If a player takes more than two steps (NBA rules) call the travel. Etc. etc. Of course the refs are human, so there will be errors.

Answer 3

To be the judge and overseer of the game. They make the calls by determining what is and isn't a foul, out of bounds, etc.

Answer 4

To make sure that all the rules are being enforced. Also to make sure the game is played fairly.